Aitkin Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

The last name Aitkin is another written form of Aitken, a Scottish family name.

What does the surname Aitkin mean?

Name scholars give the meaning as “Little Adam”.

How is Aitkin related to Aitken?

Aitkin writes “i” in place of the “e” found in Aitken, a common scribal difference. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. The same family of names includes Aitkins.

Is there an Aitkin coat of arms?

There is no single Aitkin family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

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