Walken History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Walken familyThe surname Walken was first found in Huntingdon, where they had been granted lands by William the Conqueror, and were originally from the Norman French name Walchelyn. Walkelin or Walchelin (d. 1098) was Bishop of Winchester. He was "a Norman by birth, and is said to have been a kinsman of the Conqueror. He was probably one of the clergy of the cathedral church of Rouen, for Maurilius (d. 1067) knew him well and spoke highly of him, and he was one of William's clerks. " 1 Early History of the Walken familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Walken research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1210 and 1211 are included under the topic Early Walken History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Walken Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Wakelyn, Wakelin and others. Early Notables of the Walken familyMore information is included under the topic Early Walken Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Walken Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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