Hudgins History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The Hudgins name is an important part of the history of the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Hudgins is derived from the son of Hodge.

Early Origins of the Hudgins family

The surname Hudgins was first found in Gloucestershire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Hudgins family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hudgins research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1453, 1524, 1560, 1798 and 1866 are included under the topic Early Hudgins History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hudgins Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Hudgins were recorded, including Hodgkins, Hodgskins, Hodgskin, Hodgskines, Hodgskyns, Hodskins, Hodskin, Hodkins, Hodkinson and many more.

Early Notables of the Hudgins family

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Hudgins Ranking

In the United States, the name Hudgins is the 2,352^nd most popular surname with an estimated 12,435 people with that name. 1

Hudgins migration to Canada +

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Hudgins family emigrate to North America:

Hudgins Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Mr. William Hudgins U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 2
Mr. William Hudgins Sr., U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 2

Hudgins Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Miss. Sarah Hudgins, aged 17 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Odessa" departing from the port of Dublin, Ireland but died on Grosse Isle on 4th September 1847 3

Hudgins migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Hudgins Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. Richard Hudgins, British settler arriving as the 1st detachment of Royal New Zealand Fencible Corps travelling from Tilbury, Essex aboard the ship "Ramillies" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 6th August 1847 4

Contemporary Notables of the name Hudgins (post 1700) +

Cathernine M. "Cathy" Hudgins, American Democratic member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
John Michael Hudgins (b. 1981), former American minor league pitcher
Terrell Hudgins (b. 1987), American football wide receiver
Andrew Hudgins (b. 1951), American poet
David Hudgins (b. 1965), American television writer and producer

The Hudgins Motto +

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: Sans dieu rien
Motto Translation: Without God nothing.