The Awcock family name is linked to the ancient
Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from the pet form of the name
Allicock.Early Origins of the Awcock family
The surname Awcock was first found in
Cheshire where they were a family of great antiquity but many of their early records have been lost. They later moved to the south east in
Norfolk,
Suffolk and the home counties.
Early History of the Awcock family
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Awcock 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 Awcock include Alcoc, Alecock, Alecocke, Allcock, Allcoke, Allcok, Allcoe and many more.
Early Notables of the Awcock family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Awcock family to Ireland
Some of the Awcock family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Awcock family to the New World and Oceana
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 Awcock were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: George Alcock of the "Mayflower" landings in 1620; John Alcock who settled in Maine in the same year; James Alcock, who arrived in Virginia in 1650.
The Awcock 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: Vigilate
Motto Translation: Watch