Adkison History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Adkison 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 Adkison familyThe surname Adkison 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 Adkison familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Adkison research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1702, 1861, 1890 and 1910 are included under the topic Early Adkison History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Adkison Spelling VariationsThe name Adkison, appeared in many references, and from time to time, the surname was spelt Atkinson, Aitkinson, Atkenson, Aitkenson, Atkington, Attkinson and many more. Early Notables of the Adkison familyMore information is included under the topic Early Adkison Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Adkison RankingIn the United States, the name Adkison is the 9,873rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Adkison family to IrelandSome of the Adkison family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
The New World beckoned as many of the settlers in Ireland, known as the Scotch/Irish, became disenchanted. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Amongst the early settlers who could be considered kinsmen of the Adkison family, or who bore a variation of the surname Adkison were Adkison Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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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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