| ![Show Contents]() Batkin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain were the first to use the name of Batkin. The name had a practical origin since it came from when its initial bearer worked as a maker or seller of knives. The surname Batkin 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 Batkin familyThe surname Batkin was first found in Kent, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Batkin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Batkin 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 Batkin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Batkin Spelling VariationsUntil quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Batkin include Badkin, Bodkin, Bodekin, Badekin, Bodekyn, Badekyn, Batekyn, Bodychen, Battkin and many more. Early Notables of the Batkin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Batkin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Batkin family to Ireland
Some of the Batkin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 75 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Batkin migration to the United States | + |
Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Batkin or a variant listed above:
Batkin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Chas. Batkin, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States, in 1893
- Lizzie Batkin, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States, in 1893
- Marietta Batkin, aged 29, who landed in America, in 1893
Batkin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Meite Batkin, aged 38, who settled in America from Odessa, in 1905
- Rachmiel Batkin, aged 17, who landed in America from Odessa, in 1905
- Rosalie Batkin, aged 9, who immigrated to the United States from Odessa, in 1905
- Schlime Batkin, aged 7, who settled in America from Odessa, in 1905
- Harry Batkin, aged 11, who landed in America from Odessa, in 1905
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| Batkin migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Batkin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Thomas Batkin who was convicted in Warwick, Warwickshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Elizabeth" on 3rd October 1831, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 1
| Batkin 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: Batkin Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- T C Batkin, who landed in New Plymouth, New Zealand in 1840 aboard the ship Slaina Castle
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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