Harkin
“descendant of Earcán, a diminutive of earc, ‘red, speckled’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Harkin an Irish name?
Harkin is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó hEarcáin.
What does the surname Harkin mean?
Harkin (Irish: Ó hEarcáin) means “descendant of Earcán, a diminutive of earc, ‘red, speckled’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Harkin from?
The historic homeland of the Harkin name is Donegal, Derry / Londonderry, Mayo, Clare. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Harkin?
Ó hEarcáin. Related spellings: Harkins, Harkan, Horkan, Horkin, O'Harkin.
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