About Pitkin
The surname Pitkin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pytt" meaning "pit" and "kin" meaning "small." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a small pit or hollow. Over time, the surname Pitkin has become less common and is now relatively rare.
The surname Pitkin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pitkin 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 Pitkin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pitkin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pitkin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.