About Orkin
The surname Orkin is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "orkin," meaning "little light" or "little candle." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was small in stature or had a bright and lively personality. The name Orkin is relatively rare and is primarily found among Jewish communities.
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The surname Orkin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Orkin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Orkin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Orkin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Orkin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.