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.