The founding heritage of the Baddekind family is in the
Anglo-Saxon culture that once dominated in Britain. The name Baddekind comes from when one of the family worked as a maker or seller of knives. The surname Baddekind comes from the Old English word
bodkin, which is also spelled
bodekin, and refers to a short, pointed weapon or dagger.
Early Origins of the Baddekind family
The surname Baddekind was first found in
Kent, where they held a
family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Baddekind family
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Another 415 words (30 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1297, 1312, 1331, 1349, 1369, 1623, 1752, 1779, 1572, 1523, 1518, 1519, 1610, 1611, 1639, 1640 and 1710 are included under the topic Early Baddekind History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Baddekind 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. Baddekind has been spelled many different ways, including Badkin, Bodkin, Bodekin, Badekin, Bodekyn, Badekyn, Batekyn, Bodychen, Battkin and many more.
Early Notables of the Baddekind family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Baddekind family to Ireland
Some of the Baddekind family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Baddekind family to the New World and Oceana
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 Baddekinds to arrive in North America: a number of settlers who arrived by the 19th century.
The Baddekind 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: Crom-a-Boo
Motto Translation: Crom for ever.