How Do You Spell ADKINS?

Pronunciation: [ɐdkˈɪnz] (IPA)

Adkins is a surname that can be spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈædkɪnz/. The first syllable "ad-" is pronounced with the short "a" sound (/æ/) followed by the "d" (/d/) sound. The second syllable "-kins" is pronounced with the short "i" sound (/ɪ/) followed by the "k" (/k/) sound and then the "s" (/z/) sound. The correct spelling of the word is important in order to correctly identify and address individuals with this surname.

Common Misspellings for ADKINS

• ablins
• adini
• askins
• adkin
• ackies
• addiis
• addiss
• Mukins
• ackils
• aykis
• AWkIES
• awkifs
• Lukins
• Baudkins
• adgies
• mackins
• Adkens
• gdking

Etymology of ADKINS

The word "Adkins" is a surname of English origin. It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, where it meant "son of Adkin" or "son of Adam". "Adkin" itself is a diminutive form of the given name "Adam", which ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name "Adam", meaning "earth" or "man". Over time, the surname Adkins has existed in diverse spellings, including Adkin, Atkin, Atkins, and Atkyns, among others.

Similar spelling words for ADKINS

• adjoining,
• adkinson,
• Addison,
• adjoin,
• Atkins.