Gilkey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands
England

Early Origins of the Gilkey family

The surname Gilkey was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Utrecht, a city and capital of the province of Utrecht. The ramparts of this ancient city were destroyed in 1830. The Domkerk(1254) is on the site of the original church of St.Willibrord in 720. In the crypt are the hearts of Conrad II(1039) and Henry V(1125) two German Emperors. The Museum is notable for its relics and artifacts. Its tumultuous history was strongly influenced by religious conflict. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Gilkey family

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Gilkey Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gilkey, Gilkens, Gilker, Gilkeys, Gilkens, Gikens, Gilkenys, Gillkens and many more.

Early Notables of the Gilkey family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included

the Gilkey family of Utrecht

Gilkey Ranking

In the United States, the name Gilkey is the 7,154^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Gilkey migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gilkey Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

James Gilkey, who landed in New England in 1748 2

Gilkey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Sarah Gilkey, aged 18, who arrived in New York in 1849 2
C W Gilkey, aged 35, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1858 2
Louisa Gilkey, aged 27, who landed in America, in 1895

Gilkey Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Margaret Gilkey, aged 22, who landed in America, in 1907
Joseph Gilkey, aged 23, who landed in America, in 1909
Mary Ann Gilkey, aged 50, who settled in America, in 1911
Sara M. Gilkey, aged 25, who immigrated to the United States, in 1911
Mrs Arthur P. Gilkey, aged 24, who landed in America, in 1912
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Contemporary Notables of the name Gilkey (post 1700) +

Howard Ellsworth Gilkey (1890-1972), American landscape architect
Randy Gilkey (b. 1976), American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and recording engineer
John Gilkey, American actor, comedian, juggler and clown, best known for his work with Cirque du Soleil
Gordon Waverly Gilkey (1912-2000), American artist, educator, and promoter of the arts
Arthur Karr "Art" Gilkey (1926-1953), American geologist and mountaineer who etensively explored Alaska in 1950 and 1952
Otis Bernard Gilkey (b. 1966), American former Major League Baseball player
Patrick H. Gilkey, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 3rd District, 1895; Candidate for Michigan State Senate 9th District, 1906 3
George L. Gilkey, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Wisconsin, 1932 3
Dr. Landon Gilkey (1919-2004), American Protestant Ecumenical theologian

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html