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![Show Contents]() Ragin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Ragin familyThe surname Ragin was first found in Bedfordshire (Old English: Bedanfordscir), located in Southeast-central England, formerly part of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history 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. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century. Early History of the Ragin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ragin research. Another 135 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Ragin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ragin Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Ragin were recorded, including Ragon, Ragen, Rakon, Ragan and others. Early Notables of the Ragin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Ragin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ragin RankingIn the United States, the name Ragin is the 9,917th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Ragin migration to the United States | + |
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Ragin family emigrate to North America:
Ragin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Elsbeta Ragin, aged 25, who landed in America from Dubitzy, in 1905
- Wicenty Ragin, aged 31, who landed in America from Wilna, in 1907
- Ignacy Ragin, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Karnadjejow, Russia, in 1913
- Jan Ragin, aged 24, who settled in America from Lajboboli, Russia, in 1913
- Maria Ragin, aged 16, who immigrated to the United States from Vaslo, Italy, in 1914
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- Melvin Ragin (1950-2018), better known as "Wah Wah Watson", an American guitarist and session musician famed for his skills with a wah-wah pedal
- Derek Lee Ragin (1958-1983), American countertenor, recipient of the 1983 Purcell-Britten Prize for Concert Singers in England
- Hugh Ragin, American jazz trumpeter
- Charles C. Ragin, American sociologist, Professor of Sociology and Political Science at the University of Arizona
- Linda R. Ragin, American politician, Representative from Pennsylvania 2nd District, 1986 2
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Ragin migration to the United States 
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