Mikkelson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Scotland

The distinguished surname Mikkelson is one of the many names that first came to England in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the given name "Michel," meaning "who is like God." 1

Early Origins of the Mikkelson family

The surname Mikkelson was first found in Lancashire, where Michaelis de Areci was listed in a record from 1160. 2

A name that has been most popular in the north of England and into Scotland, Yorkshire was the next place where the family was listed, specifically the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 which listed "Johannes Michelson; Thomas Michilson; and Adam Michelson as all listed as holding lands there at that time. 1

In Scotland, the name "was common in Newburgh in Fife in the middle of the sixteenth century as Michelson. In Latin documents it usually appears in the Latin genitive form, e.g. in 1395 William Michaelis is mentioned as owner of a tenement in Innerkethyn, Johne Michelsone had a safe conduct in England, 1398, Donald Michaelis was vicar of Lethnot in 1435, and in 1439 we have mention of Robert Mechelson whose name is Latinized in the same document as Robertus Michaelis. 3

Early History of the Mikkelson family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mikkelson research. Another 320 words (23 lines of text) covering the years 1061, 1068, 1336, 1408, 1433, 1438, 1454, 1463, 1464, 1474, 1475, 1484, 1499, 1500, 1617 and 1633 are included under the topic Early Mikkelson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mikkelson Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mitchelson, Mitchellson, Mitcheson, Mitchieson, Michaelson, Michaelbegson, Mickleson, Michelson and many more.

Early Notables of the Mikkelson family

More information is included under the topic Early Mikkelson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mikkelson Ranking

In the United States, the name Mikkelson is the 16,070^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 4

Migration of the Mikkelson family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Edward Michelson who settled in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1640; Clement Michaellson, who arrived in Maryland in 1658; Jacob Michaelson, who came to Maryland in 1661.

Contemporary Notables of the name Mikkelson (post 1700) +

Mrs. M. B. Mikkelson, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1936 5
M. B. Mikkelson, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1932 5
Harold Mikkelson, American politician, Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1950; Candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1952 5
Harley Mikkelson, American politician, Representative from Michigan 5th District, 2002, 2004; Candidate for U.S. Senator from Michigan, 2008, 2012; Candidate for Governor of Michigan, 2010 5
Gregory Mikkelson, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Minnesota 1st District, 2002, 2004 5
Frank Mikkelson, American Republican politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Kings County 9th District, 1926 5

The Mikkelson Motto +

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: Crescam ut prosim
Motto Translation: I will increase, that I may do good.

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html