How common is the Jacklin surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Jacklin in the United States.

Are there Jacklin soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 19 soldiers with the Jacklin surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Jacklin means "Derived from the personal name Jack with a diminutive suffix.". It is of English origin.

Patronymic

Derived from the personal name Jack with a diminutive suffix.

From Jack combined with the diminutive suffix '-lin' or '-ling'. This creates a patronymic surname indicating descent from someone named Jack.

An English surname formed from the personal name Jack with a diminutive suffix. It represents a variation on the Jack/Jackson naming pattern.

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England and English-speaking countries.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

19 soldiers with the Jacklin surname found in Civil War records.

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