Larkin

Larkin is a surname of English and Irish origin. It is found in several English-speaking countries and has been adopted by various families over the centuries.

Notable individuals with the surname include James Larkin (1874–1947), an Irish trade union leader and socialist who organized the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union and played a central role in the 1913 Dublin Lockout; and Philip Larkin (1922–1985), an English poet, novelist, and librarian whose verse is widely taught as part of 20th-century English literature.

Beyond its use as a surname, Larkin is also used as a place name in some locales and can appear in geographic or institutional names, reflecting settlement patterns and family lineage.