Mankin

Meaning

A diminutive form meaning 'little man' or derived from the personal name Mann.

Etymology

Formed from 'man' with the diminutive suffix '-kin', common in Middle English naming practices. This construction was typical for surnames denoting relationship or characteristic.

About the Mankin Surname

An English surname using the productive diminutive suffix '-kin' to create a patronymic or descriptive term. The name reflects medieval English naming conventions.

Distribution

Found primarily in England and parts of Scotland.

Notable Bearers

No widely documented notable historical bearers.

People with the Mankin Surname