Dawkin: Last Name and Heraldic Notes

Records tie Dawkin closely to Dawkins.

What is the meaning of Dawkin?

The name is generally explained as “Son of little David”.

How is Dawkin related to Dawkins?

Without the “s” of Dawkins, Dawkin is a simpler written form of the same name. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.

Is there a Dawkin coat of arms?

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