Shankin

Shankin Meaning & Origin

About Shankin
The surname Shankin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "seang," meaning "thin" or "slender." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was tall and slim. Over time, the name evolved into Shankin and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Shankin can be found across the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shankin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shankin: 179
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shankin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNKN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 NG K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/shankin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shankin in Braille

Here's how to represent Shankin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shankin in braille

How to sign the name Shankin using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Shankin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shankin in sign language

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