Adkinson History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Adkinson surname was patronymic name created from Atkin, a Middle English personal name, which was one of the many pet forms of Adam. Early Origins of the Adkinson familyThe surname Adkinson was first found in the counties of Northumberland and Cumberland where they held a family seat from ancient times long before the Norman Conquest in 1066. The name was derived from Atkin and Adkin. Early History of the Adkinson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Adkinson research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1702, 1861, 1890 and 1910 are included under the topic Early Adkinson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Adkinson Spelling VariationsAlthough the name, Adkinson, appeared in many references, from time to time, the surname was shown with the spellings Atkinson, Aitkinson, Atkenson, Aitkenson, Atkington, Attkinson and many more. Early Notables of the Adkinson familyMore information is included under the topic Early Adkinson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Adkinson RankingIn the United States, the name Adkinson is the 8,862nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Adkinson family to IrelandSome of the Adkinson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Gradually becoming disenchanted with life in Ireland many of these uprooted families sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. These overcrowded ships often arrived with only 60 to 70% of their original passenger list, many dying of cholera, typhoid, dysentery or small pox. In North America, some of the first immigrants who could be considered kinsmen of the Adkinson family name Adkinson, or who bore a variation of the surname were Adkinson Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Adkinson Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Adkinson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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: Esperance en Dieu Motto Translation: Hope in God.
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