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UK surname

Eakins

Derived from the Old English personal name Ēadwine, meaning "prosperous friend."

In the 1881 census there were 100 people recorded with the Eakins surname, ranking it #19,750 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 272, ranked #15,832, up from #19,750 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Hanslope, Castle Thorpe and St Mary Stratford-le-Bow. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Warrington, Liverpool and Dartford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Eakins is 287 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 172.0%.

1881 census count

100

Ranked #19,750

Modern count

272

2016, ranked #15,832

Peak year

2013

287 bearers

Map years

7

1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Eakins had 100 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,750 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 272 in 2016, ranked #15,832.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 154 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Eakins surname distribution map

The map shows where the Eakins surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Eakins surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Eakins over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 55 #23,413
1861 historical 61 #26,170
1881 historical 100 #19,750
1891 historical 151 #18,242
1901 historical 128 #19,822
1911 historical 154 #17,553
1997 modern 270 #14,515
1998 modern 269 #14,941
1999 modern 261 #15,353
2000 modern 280 #14,601
2001 modern 271 #14,691
2002 modern 284 #14,524
2003 modern 274 #14,680
2004 modern 277 #14,644
2005 modern 248 #15,721
2006 modern 254 #15,560
2007 modern 249 #15,943
2008 modern 252 #15,984
2009 modern 262 #15,888
2010 modern 277 #15,595
2011 modern 283 #15,193
2012 modern 284 #15,090
2013 modern 287 #15,224
2014 modern 287 #15,342
2015 modern 275 #15,707
2016 modern 272 #15,832

Geography

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Where Eakins' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Hanslope, Castle Thorpe, St Mary Stratford-le-Bow, Liverpool and London parishes. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Warrington, Liverpool, Dartford and Swansea. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Hanslope Buckinghamshire
2 Castle Thorpe Buckinghamshire
3 St Mary Stratford-le-Bow London (East Districts)
4 Liverpool Lancashire
5 London parishes London 2

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Warrington 025 Warrington
2 Liverpool 010 Liverpool
3 Dartford 004 Dartford
4 Swansea 024 Swansea
5 Liverpool 016 Liverpool

Forenames

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First names often paired with Eakins

These lists show first names that appear often with the Eakins surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Eakins

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Eakins, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Eakins surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Eakins household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Eakins is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Eakins is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Eakins falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Eakins is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Eakins, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Eakins

The surname Eakins is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "eac," meaning "oak," and was initially a topographic name given to families residing near an oak tree or grove.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Eakins surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, which mentions a William de Acton, whose name likely evolved into Eakins over time.

During the medieval period, the Eakins name was prevalent in various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Derbyshire. It is possible that the name was associated with specific place names, such as Eakring in Nottinghamshire or Eckington in Worcestershire.

In the 16th century, the Eakins surname appeared in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1545, which listed a John Eakins as a taxpayer. Another notable reference is found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham, which document the baptism of Thomas Eakins in 1578.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the Eakins surname. One of the earliest was William Eakins (c. 1590-1673), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Andrew's Church in Holborn, London.

Another influential figure was Thomas Eakins (1844-1916), an American realist painter, photographer, sculptor, and fine arts instructor. He is renowned for his precise brushwork and adherence to the traditions of the Renaissance masters. Eakins' works, such as "The Gross Clinic" and "The Swimming Hole," are considered masterpieces of American art.

In the realm of sports, David Eakins (1923-2001) was a Canadian ice hockey player who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League during the 1940s and 1950s.

The Eakins surname has also been associated with the field of education. John Eakins (1787-1873) was a notable Scottish-born teacher and educational writer who contributed significantly to the development of education in Upper Canada (now Ontario, Canada).

Finally, Alston Eakins (1935-2016) was an American artist and sculptor known for his abstract and geometric works. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums across the United States.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Eakins families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Eakins surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Buckinghamshire leads with 22 Eakins' recorded in 1881 and an index of 36.94x.

County Total Index
Buckinghamshire 22 36.94x
Middlesex 21 2.13x
Warwickshire 14 5.64x
Lancashire 12 1.03x
Yorkshire 8 0.82x
Lincolnshire 6 3.81x
Northamptonshire 5 5.40x
Surrey 5 1.04x
Durham 4 1.36x
Essex 3 1.54x
Gloucestershire 1 0.52x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hackney London in Middlesex leads with 10 Eakins' recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.11x.

Place Total Index
Hackney London 10 18.11x
Sutton Coldfield 10 383.14x
Hanslope 9 1666.67x
Ecclesfield 6 83.80x
Bradwell 5 595.24x
Crowland 5 505.05x
Much Woolton 5 314.47x
Streatham 5 68.40x
Castle Thorpe 4 3636.36x
Coventry St Michael 4 50.13x
Hartlepool 4 95.92x
Holcot 4 3076.92x
Little Woolstone 4 13333.33x
Bromley London 3 13.84x
Hampstead London 3 19.56x
West Ham 3 6.99x
Bow London 2 15.95x
Liverpool 2 2.82x
Newton 2 22.20x
Salford 2 5.82x
Drypool 1 67.11x
Kingstonupon Hull 1 128.21x
Moreton In Marsh 1 208.33x
Newchurch 1 10.46x
Northampton Priory St 1 17.99x
St Pancras London 1 1.26x
St Sepulchre London 1 69.44x
Swineshead 1 192.31x
Westminster St Margaret 1 21.05x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Eakins surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 11
Sarah 6
Eliza 4
Elizabeth 4
Alice 3
Fanny 3
Jane 3
Ada 2
Caroline 2
Ellen 2
Emma 2
Florence 2
Ann 1
Clara 1
Frances 1
G. 1
Gertrude 1
Hannah 1
Katie 1
Louisa 1
Lucy 1
Margaret 1
Martha 1
Mira 1
Muriel 1
Rose 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Eakins surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
George 6
Henry 5
William 5
Charles 3
Frederick 3
John 3
Thomas 3
Alfred 2
James 2
Arthur 1
Edgar 1
Edward 1
Edwin 1
Fredie 1
Michael 1
Patrick 1
Samuel 1
Sidney 1
Will 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Eakins surname: questions and answers

How common was the Eakins surname in 1881?

In 1881, 100 people were recorded with the Eakins surname. That placed it at #19,750 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Eakins surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 272 in 2016. That gives Eakins a modern rank of #15,832.

What does the Eakins surname mean?

Derived from the Old English personal name Ēadwine, meaning "prosperous friend."

What does the Eakins map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Eakins bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.