Eagink History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The Anglo-Saxon name Eagink comes from the baptismal name for the son of Edward. This surname was a diminutive form of Ede-kin.

Early Origins of the Eagink family

The surname Eagink was first found in Oxfordshire where they held a family seat from very early times.

Early History of the Eagink family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eagink research. Another 152 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1279, 1300, 1321, 1327, 1600, 1730 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Eagink History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Eagink Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Eagink were recorded, including Eakin, Eakins, Ekins, Ekin, Eaking, Heakins and many more.

Early Notables of the Eagink family

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Migration of the Eagink family to Ireland

Some of the Eagink 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 and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Eagink family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Eagink family emigrate to North America: Jonathon Eakin, a merchant from Somerset, England, who arrived in Maryland in 1685; James Eakin made his home in the same state in 1759; Robert Eakin settled in New York in 1803.