Bodkin History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsBodkin is an old Anglo-Saxon name that was given to a person who was a maker or seller of knives. The surname Bodkin comes from the Old English word bodkin, which is also spelled bodekin, and refers to a short, pointed weapon or dagger. Early Origins of the Bodkin familyThe surname Bodkin was first found in Kent, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Bodkin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bodkin research. Another 208 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1297, 1312, 1331, 1349, 1369, 1518, 1519, 1523, 1572, 1610, 1611, 1623, 1639, 1640, 1710, 1752 and 1779 are included under the topic Early Bodkin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bodkin Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore, spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Bodkin has been recorded under many different variations, including Badkin, Bodkin, Bodekin, Badekin, Bodekyn, Badekyn, Batekyn, Bodychen, Battkin and many more. Early Notables of the Bodkin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bodkin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bodkin RankingIn the United States, the name Bodkin is the 13,105th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Bodkin family to IrelandSome of the Bodkin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Bodkin or a variant listed above: Bodkin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Bodkin Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Crom-a-Boo Motto Translation: Crom for ever.
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