Chikan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Chikan

What does the name Chikan mean?

The name Chikan is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was name for a person with the characteristics of a chicken. From the Old English word cicen, for chicken.

Early Origins of the Chikan family

The surname Chikan was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Chikan family

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Chikan Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Chikan have been found, including Chickin, Chiken, Chikin, Chicken, Chickerin and others.

Early Notables of the Chikan family

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Migration of the Chikan family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become powerful new nations. Among early immigrants of the Chikan surname to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: Joseph Chickin who arrived in New England in 1635.