Askim History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

The name Askim is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in the township of Heskin, which is in the parish of Eccleston, near Chorley in Lancashire. The surname Askim belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Askim family

The surname Askim was first found in Lincolnshire, where they held a family seat from very early times. Later migration found them in Northern Ireland in the province of Connacht were the name was frequently confused with the name Waters which was also an Anglicization of the Gaelic O'hUiscin.

Early History of the Askim family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Askim research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1163, 1618 and 1804 are included under the topic Early Askim History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Askim Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Askim are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Askim include: Heskin, O'Heskin, Askin, Askyn, Askins, O'hUiscin and others.

Early Notables of the Askim family

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Migration of the Askim family to Ireland

Some of the Askim family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Askim family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Askim or a variant listed above: Robert Askyn, who came to Virginia 1635; Sarah Askin, who came to Pennsylvania in 1773; John Askin, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1806; and Henry Askin, who came to New York in 1823..