The word "barkin," as a capitonym, is informal vernacular for "berating," insofar as that it is the omissive form of "barking," an act which largely defines Steve Barkin's character; ergo it is reasonable to conclude the surname Barkin is an extension of this character's personality. "Steve" bears phonetic and contextual similarities with the word "seethe," or to boil in anger, but this (the latter) is an extremely tenuous connection and the truth of this scrutiny shouldn't be held high.
Confidence: 75
