Show ContentsJukin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Jukin is tied to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of England. It comes from either the name Jordan or the name Judicael. The surname Jukin was originally derived from the name Judkin, which is a diminutive often derived from Judd, a pet form of Jordan, and the diminutive suffix -kin. However, the name Judkin is also derived from the name Jukin, and features an intrusive d.Jukin, Jekun, and Jokin, all make use of the diminutive suffix -in or one of its variants, and are all diminutive forms of Jok or Juk, which are pet forms of the Breton name Judicael.

Early Origins of the Jukin family

The surname Jukin was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Jukin family

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Jukin Spelling Variations

Only recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Jukin has undergone many spelling variations, including Juckin, Juckins, Juckinson, Judkin, Judkins, Jugan, Juggan, Juggin and many more.

Early Notables of the Jukin family

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Ireland Migration of the Jukin family to Ireland

Some of the Jukin 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.


United States Jukin migration to the United States +

To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Jukin were among those contributors:

Jukin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Heisch Jukin, aged 35, who settled in America from Brest, in 1903
  • Esther Jukin, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States from Ronsom, in 1905
  • Schem Jukin, aged 0, who landed in America from Ronsom, in 1905
  • Kata Jukin, who immigrated to the United States, in 1911


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