The Aquin Family Name

Records tie Aquin closely to Aquino. The name is generally explained as “From Aquino”.

How the spelling arose

Before spelling was fixed, Aquino was also written Aquin. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. The same family of names includes D'Aquino.

Aquin by the numbers

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Aquino surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Aquin family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.