Eakand History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

Eakand is a name that dates far back into the mists of early British history to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes. It is derived from the baptismal name for the son of Edward. This surname was a diminutive form of Ede-kin.

Early Origins of the Eakand family

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

Early History of the Eakand family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eakand 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 Eakand History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Eakand Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Eakand are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Eakand include: Eakin, Eakins, Ekins, Ekin, Eaking, Heakins and many more.

Early Notables of the Eakand family

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Migration of the Eakand family to Ireland

Some of the Eakand 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 Eakand family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Eakand or a variant listed above: 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.