About Temkin
The surname Temkin is of Russian origin and is derived from the Russian word "temka," meaning "dark" or "gloomy." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a somber or melancholic disposition. The name Temkin is relatively rare and is primarily found among Jewish communities.
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The surname Temkin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Temkin 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 Temkin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Temkin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Temkin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.