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Origins Available: English-Alt, English, Scottish Where did the English Atkin family come from? What is the English Atkin family crest and coat of arms? When did the Atkin family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Atkin family history? The ancestors of the name Atkin date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence the personal name Adam. Atkin is a diminutive which means son of Adam.Atkin has been spelled many different ways, including Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Adkin, Atkin, Atkins, Adekin, Adekyns, Adekyn, Adkins and many more. First found in Westmorland and Northumberland where they held a family seat from ancient times, before the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Atkin research. Another 183 words(13 lines of text) covering the years 1191, 1296, 1379, and 1621 are included under the topic Early Atkin History in all our PDF Extended History products. More information is included under the topic Early Atkin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Atkin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 77 words(6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Atkins to arrive on North American shores: Atkin Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
Atkin Settlers in the United States in the 18th 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: Vincit cum legibus arma Motto Translation: Vincit cum legibus arma.
The Atkin Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Atkin Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname. This page was last modified on 25 May 2011 at 16:21. ©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Tools
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