Probably the same as Atkins (which see).
Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
AITKIN
There are approximately 292 people named Aitkin in the UK. That makes it the 13,070th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 5 are named Aitkin.
Region of origin
British Isles
Country of origin
England
Language of origin
English
Religion of origin
Christian
Classification
English
Diminutive
Related and similar surnames
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The Aitkin surname in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
Probably the same as Atkins (which see).