Show ContentsHuckson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Anglo-Saxon name Huckson comes from when the family resided in the village of Huxtable in East Buckland in the county of Devon. The suffix staple was originally derived from the Old French word estaple when translated means a mart or market-place. Therefore the original bearer of the surname Huckson lived near an area that was a market place.

Early Origins of the Huckson family

The surname Huckson was first found in Devon, where the name could have been derived from the aforementioned Huxtable or from Hexworthy, a hamlet on Dartmoor.

Early History of the Huckson family

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Huckson Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Huckson has been recorded under many different variations, including Huxtable, Hucstable, Huckstable, Hokestaple and others.

Early Notables of the Huckson family

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Australia Huckson migration to Australia +

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

Huckson Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Robert Huckson, aged 24, a carpenter, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Eliza" 1


The Huckson Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Fide et marte
Motto Translation: By fidelity and military service.


  1. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) ELIZA 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Eliza.htm


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