About the Perkin Surname

Perkin is an established spelling of the English surname Perkins.

What does the surname Perkin mean?

In origin, the name means “Son of Perkin (little Peter)”.

Is Perkin the same name as Perkins?

Perkin drops the “s” of Perkins, a shortening that clerks often made. The same family of names includes Parkins and Perkinson.

Is there a Perkin coat of arms?

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