Chitoke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Chitoke

What does the name Chitoke mean?

The ancestors of the Chitoke family lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Chitoke was a name given to a person who had a youthful appearance. The surname Chitoke is a diminutive of the word chit, which means small child. The diminutive suffix -ock is used with this name in a similar manner to its application in the word bullock, which means young bull.

Early Origins of the Chitoke family

The surname Chitoke was first found in Suffolk 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 Chitoke family

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Chitoke Spelling Variations

Chitoke has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Chitoke have been found, including Chittock, Chittick, Chittocke, Chideock, Chideoke and others.

Early Notables of the Chitoke family

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Migration of the Chitoke family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Chitokes to arrive on North American shores: Gavin, Gerrard, Irvine, John, and Robert, Chittick arrived in Philadelphia between 1825 and 1864.