Ekins History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

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

Early Origins of the Ekins family

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

Early History of the Ekins family

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Ekins Spelling Variations

One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Ekins has appeared include Eakin, Eakins, Ekins, Ekin, Eaking, Heakins and many more.

Early Notables of the Ekins family

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Migration of the Ekins family to Ireland

Some of the Ekins 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.

Ekins migration to Australia +

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

Ekins Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

George Ekins, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Constance" in 1848 1
Oliver Ekins, aged 41, a farm servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Sea Park" 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Ekins (post 1700) +

Jeffrey Ekins (d. 1791), English divine, Dean of Carlisle, a native of Barton-Seagrave, Northamptonshire, of which parish his father, the Rev. Jeffery Ekins, M.A., was rector
Sir Charles Ekins (1768-1855), British admiral, son of Dr. Jeffery Ekins, and nephew of Dr. John Ekins

Citations +

State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) CONSTANCE - 1848. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1848Constance.htm
South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SEA PARK 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/seapark1852.shtml