Dunkin Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

The last name Dunkin is a variant form of Duncan, a Scottish family name. Its meaning, shared with Duncan, is “Brown warrior”.

• Records show Dunkin as one of the forms Duncan took over time.
• Related forms: Duncanson and Donaghy.
• Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Family crest and blazon

There is no single Dunkin family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. For the full story, order the Dunkin surname pack.