Calkins

Calkins is a surname with multiple origins. In some cases, it may be an Americanized form of Scottish and Irish surnames such as McCalkin, Calhoun, or Calken. It may also be derived from the Gaelic name "MacCaligin," indicating a person of foreign descent, or a relation to Saint Calhoun.

One notable family with the Calkins surname is that of Arthur A. Calkins, a 19th-century American physician who served as a professor and chief surgeon at St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago. Other notable individuals with this surname include Charles Bradlee Calkins, an American civil rights activist, and Michael Brett Calkins, a Canadian rabbits and beaver biologist.

The name Calkins has also been associated with historical figures in America, such as Amos Calkins, an 18th-century lawyer and politician, and Oliver Warner Calkins, a Civil War-era surgeon. In some contexts, such as place names and archivements, Calkins is used as a patronymic, e.g., "Calkins is my name because I am Calkin’s child."

Historically, the name Calkins may also refer to English manufacturers or traders, specifically the Calico Printers' Association, which was also known as the Calkins Association. During the early years of the United States, there were also different Calhoun and Calkins mentions in legislative bills written by the legislative district. Today the name is found in many different countries.

Throughout history, the surname Calkins has evolved from its early Gaelic origins to various modifications, particularly in the United States. Those with the surname Calkins can be found in multiple industries and occupations.