How common is the Acklen surname?

There are approximately 300 people with the surname Acklen in the United States.

Are there Acklen soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 9 soldiers with the Acklen surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Acklen means "Possibly derived from a place name or a variant of Acton.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Possibly derived from a place name or a variant of Acton.

May be a locational surname from an English place, or a variant of Acton with dialectal spelling variation. The exact etymology is uncertain.

An obscure English surname of uncertain origin, possibly topographic. It appears sporadically in historical records.

Estimated 300 bearers in the United States #4,649 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare, primarily found in England and North America.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

9 soldiers with the Acklen surname found in Civil War records.

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