Junkin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The Junkin surname is derived from the Middle English given name Jenkin, which was in turn created from a diminutive of the name John, with the suffix "kin," added to the name. Generally, the Jenkin variant of this name came from the Devon-Cornwall region.

Early Origins of the Junkin family

The surname Junkin was first found in Sussex where Richard Janekyn was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1296. Other early records of the name include Richard Jenkins, listed in the Somerset Subsidy Rolls in 1327, William Jonkyn, recorded in the "Calendar of Inquisitiones post mortem" in 1297, Alicia Jonkyn, listed in the Poll Tax of Yorkshire in 1379, well as William Jankins, recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327. 1

Early records in the parish of St. Columb, Cornwall note "Higher Trekyninge in the reign of Edward III. appears to have been in a divided state, between the Arundells and Hamleys. It was afterwards for several generations in the family of Jenkin, whose co-heiresses married St. Aubyn, Slanning, Carey, and Trelawney. It is now the property of Richard Rawe, Esq. The site on which the ancient mansion house stood, is supposed by Mr. Whitaker, from its name and concomitant circumstances, to have been the residence of an ancient Cornish king." 2

Early History of the Junkin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Junkin research. Another 173 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1565, 1584, 1598, 1601, 1602, 1607, 1613, 1656, 1672, 1675, 1676, 1677, 1678, 1680, 1681, 1685, 1689, 1727, 1731, 1739 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Junkin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Junkin Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Junkin include Jenkins, Jenkin, Jankins, Jenkynn, Jenkynns, Jenkyns, Jinkines, Jinkins, Jenkens, Junkin, Junkins, Jenkings and many more.

Early Notables of the Junkin family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was John Jenkins (1598-1678), an English composer born in Maidstone, Kent, who served as a musician to the Royal and noble families and composed many pieces for strings. 3 William Jenkyn (1613-1685), was an...
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Migration of the Junkin family to Ireland

Some of the Junkin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Junkin migration to the United States +

In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Junkins to arrive on North American shores:

Junkin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Ann Junkin, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1792 4

Junkin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

David Junkin, aged 18, who landed in South Carolina in 1812 4
John Junkin, aged 24, who arrived in South Carolina in 1812 4
Samuel Junkin, aged 30, who landed in South Carolina in 1812 4
James Junkin, who landed in Mississippi in 1856 4
Thomas James Junkin, who arrived in Mississippi in 1875 4
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Contemporary Notables of the name Junkin (post 1700) +

Benjamin Franklin Junkin (1822-1908), Republican United States Representative from Pennsylvania
Michael Wayne Junkin (b. 1964), former American NFL football linebacker
Rev. George Junkin D. D., LL. D. (1790-1868), American educator and Presbyterian minister
Abner Kirk "Trey" Junkin III (b. 1961), former American NFL football tight end
John Junkin, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Mississippi, 2000 5
J. E. Junkin, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1924 5
George C. Junkin, American politician, Delegate to Nebraska State Constitutional Convention, 1919-20 5
Charles M. Junkin, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Iowa, 1896, 1900 5
Benjamin Franklin Junkin (1822-1908), American Republican politician, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 16th District, 1859-61; State Court Judge in Pennsylvania, 1871 5
John Francis Junkin (1930-2006), English radio, television and film performer and scriptwriter
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The Junkin 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: Perge sed caute
Motto Translation: Advance but cautiously .

Citations +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print
Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
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, October 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html