Larkin (name)

Larkin is a surname of Russian, English and Irish origin (Russian: Ларкин, Ларькин, Ларкина, Ларькина).

In England, the name is a relationship name from Lar, a pet form of the personal name Laurence.

[1] In Ireland, the name means a descendant of Lorcain or Lorcan, originally found in the form O'Lorcain.

[2] Notable people and characters with the name include: