About the Linkin Surname

Not every Linkin is related, but the name itself grew out of Lincoln.

What does the surname Linkin mean?

The family name meaning is “settlement by the pool”, the same as for Lincoln.

Is Linkin the same name as Lincoln?

Linkin is listed among the recognised spellings of Lincoln. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. You may also find the name written Lincolne.

Does every Linkin family have a crest?

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

Get the complete Linkin report, with a museum-style coat of arms.