Son of Hawk or little hawk
An English surname derived from the medieval diminutive 'Halkin', which combined the name Hal (a nickname for Henry) with the suffix '-kin'. It eventually became associated with the bird of prey, symbolizing keen vision and strength.
Less common today
Hawkins isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,756 in 2016.
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Influential American jazz tenor saxophonist
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
