The
Anglo-Saxon name Charnick comes from when the family resided in Charnock. It was established there in a pair of townships in Standish in the county of
Lancashire. This surname is derived from the Old English
Charnok which means
one who lives beside the pile of stones. Often times this
pile of stones served a primitive marker to establish borders for villages or counties.
Early Origins of the Charnick family
The surname Charnick was first found in
Lancashire where they held a
family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the
Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
Early History of the Charnick family
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Charnick Spelling Variations
Before English spelling was standardized a few
hundred years ago,
spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Charnick include Chernock, Charnock, Chernick, Chernocke and many more.
Early Notables of the Charnick family (pre 1700)
Distinguished members of the family include Thomas Charnock (c.1526-1581), an English alchemist and occultist who devoted his life to the quest for the Philosopher's Stone; Roger Charnock (1588-1645), an English politician, Member of Parliament for Newton in 1614; Thomas Charnock (1587-1648), an English politician, Member of Parliament for Newton in 1624...
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Migration of the Charnick family to the New World and Oceana
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck
England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in
England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:
Charnick Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- Ester Charnick, aged 1, who emigrated to the United States from London, England, in 1907
- Roza Charnick, aged 28, who landed in America from London, England, in 1907
The Charnick 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: Soyez content
Motto Translation: Be happy