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Hawtin

Hawtin is a surname of English-language origin. The name is most widely recognized today through Richie Hawtin, a Canadian electronic music producer and DJ born in 1970 who performs under the stage name Plastikman. Hawtin rose to international prominence in the 1990s with minimal techno and has become noted for his live performances that fuse hardware and software in innovative ways. He has released music on prominent labels such as Novamute and his own Minus imprint, and his work has influenced contemporary techno and electronic music production and performance.

Beyond Richie Hawtin, the surname is borne by other individuals in English-speaking countries, though none has

achieved
the
same
level
of
international
recognition
in
music
or
entertainment.
The
name
appears
in
genealogical
and
demographic
contexts
as
part
of
a
broader
English
and
European
surname
lineage.
In
contemporary
contexts,
Hawtin
is
primarily
encountered
as
a
family
name
associated
with
media
coverage
of
Richie
Hawtin’s
career
and
contributions
to
the
electronic
music
scene.