Askand History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Askand

What does the name Askand mean?

Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Askand is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in the township of Heskin, which is in the parish of Eccleston, near Chorley in Lancashire. The surname Askand belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Askand family

The surname Askand was first found in Lincolnshire, where they held a family seat from very early times. Later migration found them in Northern Ireland in the province of Connacht were the name was frequently confused with the name Waters which was also an Anglicization of the Gaelic O'hUiscin.

Early History of the Askand family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Askand research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1163, 1618 and 1804 are included under the topic Early Askand History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Askand Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Askand has been spelled many different ways, including Heskin, O'Heskin, Askin, Askyn, Askins and many more.

Early Notables of the Askand family

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Migration of the Askand family to Ireland

Some of the Askand family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Askand family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Askands to arrive in North America: Robert Askyn, who came to Virginia 1635; Sarah Askin, who came to Pennsylvania in 1773; John Askin, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1806; and Henry Askin, who came to New York in 1823..