Show ContentsBuckthorp History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The ancestors of the name Buckthorp date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence in the village of Bugthorpe, in the county of Yorkshire.

Early Origins of the Buckthorp family

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

Early History of the Buckthorp family

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Buckthorp Spelling Variations

Buckthorp has been spelled many different ways. 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. Many variations of the name Buckthorp have been found, including Buckthorp, Buckthorpe, Bugthorpe, Buchetorp, Bucktorp, Bugetorp and many more.

Early Notables of the Buckthorp family

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Migration of the Buckthorp family

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 Buckthorps to arrive on North American shores: a number of settlers who arrived by the 19th century.



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