Champlin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium

Early Origins of the Champlin family

The surname Champlin was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Liege, a province in Belgium, center of Walloon country. Within this province the notable towns are Liege, the capital city, seat of the great cathedral of St.Lambert destroyed in 1794. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Champlin family

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Champlin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Champion, Campion, Championnet and others.

Early Notables of the Champlin family

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Champlin Ranking

In the United States, the name Champlin is the 6,273^rd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Champlin migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Champlin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Geoffrey Champlin, who landed in Rhode Island in 1638 2

Champlin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Champlin, who settled in Philadelphia in 1803
Lodowich P. Champlin, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1807
A. P. Champlin, who settled in New York, NY in 1821
Primus Champlin, who arrived in New York in 1855

Contemporary Notables of the name Champlin (post 1700) +

William H. Champlin, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Maryland 2nd District, 1922; Candidate for Governor of Maryland, 1923 3
Wayland L. Champlin, American politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from Essex, 1912 3
W. K. Champlin, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1920 3
Thomas Champlin, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1952 3
Smith Ira Champlin, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Delegate to Michigan State Constitutional Convention from 10th Senatorial District, 1961 3
Malcolm M. Champlin, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1960, 1964 3
M. B. Champlin, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Allegany County 2nd District, 1853 3
Lee L. Champlin, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1912; Postmaster at Mankato, Minnesota, 1933-46 (acting, 1933-34) 3
John Wayne Champlin (1831-1901), American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Circuit Judge in Michigan, 1863; Mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1867-68; Defeated, 1868; Justice of Michigan State Supreme Court, 1884-91; Chief Justice of Michigan State Supreme Court, 1890-91 3
John S. Champlin, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from Coventry, 1906 3
... (Another 15 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, April 22) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html