Flecknoe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The surname Flecknoe is Anglo-Saxon in origin. It is derived from "Flecknoe," the name of a hamlet in the parish of Wolfhampcote, Warwickshire.

Early Origins of the Flecknoe family

The surname Flecknoe was first found in Warwickshire, where the hamlet of Flecknoe is located. It is likely that the name was first borne by landowners in this region. Saxon influence in England diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066; the language of the courts was French for the next three centuries, and the Norman ambience prevailed. However, many Saxon surnames survived, and the family name Flecknoe was first referenced in the year 1221, when Richard de Flecho held estates in Warwickshire.

Early History of the Flecknoe family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Flecknoe research. Another 112 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1221, 1600, 1640, 1645, 1647, 1648 and 1678 are included under the topic Early Flecknoe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Flecknoe Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Flecknoe include Fleckno, Flecknoe, Flitchmoe, Fletchmo, Flicknoe and many more.

Early Notables of the Flecknoe family

Distinguished members of the family include

Richard Flecknoe (ca,1600-1678), an English poet and dramatist whose name was used by John Dryden as the stalking horse of his famous poem "Mac Flecknoe," a satire about Thomas Shadwell

Flecknoe migration to the United States +

Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Flecknoe or a variant listed above:

Flecknoe Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

George Flecknoe was naturalized in Indiana at the end of the 19th century

Flecknoe Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Emily A. Flecknoe, aged 60, who landed in America from London, England, in 1921

Contemporary Notables of the name Flecknoe (post 1700) +

Maggie Flecknoe (b. 1983), American actress, radio personality, and voice actress
Richard Flecknoe (1600-1678), English dramatist and poet