Show ContentsEcklume History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Ecklume is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in either of two parishes called Aclom in the county of Yorkshire.

Early Origins of the Ecklume family

The surname Ecklume was first found in the north Riding of Yorkshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Aclam, an ancient village with a Church, a village which dates back to the bronze age. At the time of the taking of the Domesday Book in 1086 this land was held by the Count of Mortain from the King.

Early History of the Ecklume family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ecklume research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1661, 1769 and 1821 are included under the topic Early Ecklume History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ecklume Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Ecklume has been spelled many different ways, including Aclom, Aclam, Acclom, Acclam, Aclome, Aclame, Acklom, Acklam, Acclame, Acclome, Acklome and many more.

Early Notables of the Ecklume family

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Migration of the Ecklume family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Ecklumes to arrive in North America: William Andrew Acklam landed in America in 1750.



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