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![Show Contents]() Younkin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
A Strathclyde-Briton family from the Scottish/English Borderlands was the first to use the surname Younkin. It is a name for a person who was very young, from the Old English word yong and yung. Alternatively, it could be "a personal name the same in meaning with Gaelic Og, 'young.' " 1 Early Origins of the Younkin familyThe surname Younkin was first found in the borderlands between Scotland and England. The name was first borne in this region by a Strathclyde-Briton family, as revealed in records dating back to the 13th century. "Its centre in the north is in Northumberland and Durham. Over a large part of Scotland, but especially south of the Forth and the Clyde, Young is numerously to be found." 2 One of the earliest records of the family was in the Latin form of the name (typical of the time): "Malmor dictus Juvenis and Ade dictus Juvenis were assizers at Dumbarton in 1271." 1 Years later, John Yong de Dyngvale witnessed a charter by the earl of Ross to Reginald, son of Roderick of the Isles, in 1342 and one year later, Symone Yong was burgess of Elgin in 1343. Early History of the Younkin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Younkin research. Another 173 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1342, 1343, 1376, 1413, 1428, 1439, 1446, 1449, 1462, 1587, 1655, 1671, 1679, 1683, 1684, 1699, 1762, 1765, 1860, 1868 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Younkin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Younkin Spelling VariationsBefore the printing press standardized spelling in the last few hundred years, no general rules existed in the English language. Spelling variations in Scottish names from the Middle Ages are common even within a single document. Younkin has been spelled Young, Younge, Yonge, Yong, Yung, Youngson and others. Early Notables of the Younkin familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Thomas Young (1587-1655), Scottish theologian; Alexander Young (died 1684), a Scottish prelate, Bishop of Edinburgh (1671-1679), and Bishop of Ross (1679-1684); and Edward Young (1683-1765), English poet.
Elizabeth Younger (1699?-1762), was a Scottish actress, called indifferently on the stage at the outset Miss...
Another 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Younkin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Younkin RankingIn the United States, the name Younkin is the 17,077th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3  Migration of the Younkin family to Ireland
Some of the Younkin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 119 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Younkin familyFor Scottish immigrants, the great expense of travel to North America did not seem such a problem in those unstable times. Acres of land awaited them and many got the chance to fight for their freedom in the American War of Independence. These Scots and their ancestors went on to play important roles in the forging of the great nations of the United States and Canada. Among them: Richard Young and his wife, who settled in Virginia in 1623; as did Edward and Jane Young in 1636; Joseph and Margaret Young, who immigrated to New England with their two sons in 1635.
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- Robert A. Younkin, American team captain of the 1923 Bowling Green Normals football team
- Jim Younkin, American airplane designer from Springdale, Arkansas, designer of the Younkin-Dake Mullicoupe in the late 1980s, a two-place monoplane modeled on a Monocoupe 90 and Mister Mulligan, a Howard DGA-6
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: Roberi prudentia praestat
Motto Translation: Prudence excels strength.
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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