"Harkin" meaning in English

See Harkin in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Harkins [plural]
Etymology: * As an Irish surname, from Ó hEarcáin, "descendant of Earcán," from earc. * As an English surname, spelling variant related to Harkey. Etymology templates: {{der|en|ga|-}} Irish Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Harkin (plural Harkins)
  1. A surname from Irish.
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