Jenkinson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The Jenkinson family name is linked to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from the baptismal name for the son of Jenkin, which was a diminutive of John. 1

Baptismal names are a type of patronymic surname, which come from religious and vernacular given name traditions. In this case, the surname Jenkinson derived from the popular biblical name John, which comes from John the Apostle.

Early Origins of the Jenkinson family

The surname Jenkinson was first found in Yorkshire where the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 include Robert (Robertus) Jonkinson and Johannes Jonkynson as holding lands there at that time. (Bardlsey)

Years later, William Jenkynson was listed as a Freeman of York in 1484. 1

Early History of the Jenkinson family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jenkinson research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1546, 1553, 1555, 1557, 1611, 1661, 1677, 1727, 1750, 1752, 1780 and 1808 are included under the topic Early Jenkinson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Jenkinson Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Jenkinson include Jenkinson, Jankinson and others.

Early Notables of the Jenkinson family

Distinguished members of the family include

Jenkinson Ranking

In the United States, the name Jenkinson is the 17,718th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2 However, in the United Kingdom, the name Jenkinson is ranked the 877th most popular surname with an estimated 7,803 people with that name. 3


Jenkinson migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Jenkinson were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:

Jenkinson Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Jenkinson Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Jenkinson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jenkinson migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Jenkinson Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Jenkinson migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Jenkinson Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Jenkinson 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:

Jenkinson Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
Jenkinson Settlers in New Zealand in the 20th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Jenkinson (post 1700) +


The Jenkinson 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: Pareo non servo
Motto Translation: I am obedient no servile.
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