Eastick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Eastick family

The surname Eastick was first found in East Hertfordshire at Eastwick, a hamlet which now forms the civil parish of Eastwick and Gilston. 1 2 The place name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 when it was listed as Esteuuiche 3 and literally meant "east dwelling or dairy farm," having derived from the Old English words "east' + "wic." 4 The Parish Church of St Mary dates from the 13th century.

Here we also find the first records of the family, that of Wluuinus de Esteuuiche in the Domesday Book of 1086. 3 While many claim to trace their family name back to the Domesday, few can really do so and even fewer actually have an entry as a forename and surname as most are the singular surname only.

Hence, the surname is descended from the tenant of the lands of Eastwick, held by Geoffrey de Bec a "great Baron" who was recorded in the Domesday Book. Geoffrey's brother was the standard bearer at the Battle of Hastings. Later in Sussex, the Subsidy Rolls listed William de Estwyke in 1296. 5

Early History of the Eastick family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eastick research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1657, 1692, 1696, 1701, 1712, 1739, 1814, 1836, 1845 and 1883 are included under the topic Early Eastick History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Eastick Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Eastick has been recorded under many different variations, including Eastwick, Eastwich, Estwick, Estwich, Eastick, Eastich and many more.

Early Notables of the Eastick family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was Rev. Sampson Estwick, born 1657, was one of the children of the Chapel Royal under Captain Henry Cooke. Upon quitting the chapel on the breaking of his voice he went to Oxford, took holy orders and became one of the chaplains of Christ Church. In 1692 he was appointed a minor canon of St. Paul's. On Nov. 17, 1696, he preached at Christ Church, Oxford, 'upon occasion of the Anniversary Meeting of the Lovers of Musick on St.Cæcilia's day,' a sermon upon 'The Usefulness of Church Musick,' which was printed in the following...
Another 166 words (12 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Eastick Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Eastick migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Eastick Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Thomas Eastick, aged 20, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Omega" 6

Contemporary Notables of the name Eastick (post 1700) +

Brigadier Sir Thomas Charles "Tom" Eastick CMG, DSO, ED (1900-1988), Australian Commanding Officer Headquarters Group, Central Command from 1950 to 1953 7
Bruce Charles Eastick (b. 1926), Australian politician, Leader of the Opposition (1972 - 1975) for the state Liberal Party of Australia in South Australia for the 1973 and 1975 elections
Mal Eastick, Australia's premier Blues Rock guitarist

Citations +

Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) OMEGA 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/omega1852.shtml
Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, August 30) Thomas Eastick. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Eastick/Sir_Thomas_Charles/Australia.html