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The Anglo-Saxon name Ekins comes from the baptismal name for the son of Edward. This surname was a diminutive form of Ede-kin.
The surname Ekins was first found in Oxfordshire where they held a family seat from very early times.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ekins research. Another 152 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1279, 1300, 1321, 1327, 1600, 1730 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Ekins History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Ekins has appeared include Eakin, Eakins, Ekins, Ekin, Eaking, Heakins and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Ekins Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Another 77 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.