| ![Show Contents]() Makin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Welsh Makin surname is thought to derived from name of the village of Machen, located near Caerphilly, in the county of Monmouthshire. Alternatively, the name could have been derived from the name of an ancestor as in 'the son of Matthew.' 1 Early Origins of the Makin familyThe surname Makin was first found in Monmouthshire (Welsh: Sir Fynwy), at Machen, a parish, in the union of Newport, partly in the hundred of Wentlloog, South Wales. 2 Early History of the Makin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Makin research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1541, 1600, 1614 and 1675 are included under the topic Early Makin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Makin Spelling VariationsCompared to other ancient cultures found in the British Isles, the number of Welsh surnames are relatively few, but there are an inordinately large number of spelling variations. These spelling variations began almost as soon as surname usage became common. People could not specify how to spell their own names leaving the specific recording up to the individual scribe or priest. Those recorders would then spell the names as they heard them, causing many different variations. Later, many Welsh names were recorded in English. This transliteration process was extremely imprecise since the Brythonic Celtic language of the Welsh used many sounds the English language was not accustomed to. Finally, some variations occurred by the individual's design: a branch loyalty within a family, a religious adherence, or even patriotic affiliations were indicated by spelling variations of one's name. The Makin name over the years has been spelled Machen, Machin, Machon, Mackon, Makin, Makins, MacMacken and many more. Early Notables of the Makin familyProminent amongst the family during the late Middle Ages was - Bathsua Reginald Makin (c.1600-c.1675) English middle-class proto-feminist who contributed to the emerging criticism of woman’s position in domestic and public spheres, she was a highly educated woman...
Makin RankingIn the United States, the name Makin is the 14,251st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3  Migration of the Makin family to Ireland
Some of the Makin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 31 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Makin migration to the United States | + |
The Welsh began to emigrate to North America in the late 1800s and early 1900s in search of land, work, and freedom. Those that arrived helped shape the industry, commerce, and the cultural heritage of both Canada and the United States. The records regarding immigration and passenger show a number of people bearing the name Makin:
Makin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Thomas Makin, who arrived in Virginia in 1653 4
Makin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- M Makin, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1850 4
- James, John, Peter, and Thomas Makin all, who arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860
- S H Makin, aged 21, who landed in New York, NY in 1872 4
| Makin migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Makin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Archibald Makin, English convict who was convicted in Lancaster, Lancashire, England for life, transported aboard the "Exmouth" on 3rd March 1831, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 5
- Mr. James Makin, British Convict who was convicted in Lancaster, Lancashire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Coromandel" on 25th June 1838, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 6
- Mr. John Makin, English convict who was convicted in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Equestrian" on 25th January 1844, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Island) 7
| Makin migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Makin Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- James Makin, who landed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1843
- Mr. Makin, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Jessie Readman" arriving in Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand on 23rd March 1871 8
| Contemporary Notables of the name Makin (post 1700) | + |
- John Holmes Makin (1943-2015), American economist and resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute
- Lynda Makin, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000 9
- Ellis F. Makin, American politician, First Selectman of Norwalk, Connecticut, 1920-21 9
- Norman John Oswald Makin AO (1889-1982), Australian politician, 7th Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives (1929-1932), Member of the Australian Parliament for Hindmarsh (1919-1946)
- Elkan Rex Makin (1925-2017), English solicitor and philanthropist, noted for his involvement with the Beatles' early career and subsequently high-profile cases such as the Hillsborough and Heysel Stadium disasters
- Kelly Makin, award-winning Canadian television and movie director
| Historic Events for the Makin family | + |
- Mr. George Makin, Canadian resident from Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 10
HMS Royal Oak - John Henry Makin, British Stoker 1st Class with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he survived the sinking 11
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 25th May 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/exmouth
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 19th March 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/coromandel
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 4th May 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/equestrian
- New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
- Halifax Explosion Book of Remembrance | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. (Retrieved 2014, June 23) . Retrieved from https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion/halifax-explosion-book-remembrance
- Ships hit by U-boats crew list HMS Royal Oak (08) - (Retrieved 2018 February, 9th) - retrieved from https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/crews/ship68.html
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