Colkins History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The name Colkins is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the given name Nicholas. Col was a common diminutive of the name Nicholas, and kin was often used to denote "son of." The name as a whole meant "son of Nicholas."

Early Origins of the Colkins family

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

Early History of the Colkins family

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Colkins Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Colkins include Colkin, Colkins, Colekyn, Colkyn, Colking, Calking and many more.

Early Notables of the Colkins family

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Colkins migration to the United States +

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Colkins Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Patrick Colkins who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1773