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![Show Contents]() Coxens History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The name Coxens is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was name for a son of a cook. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Norman French word cok, which means cook. Early Origins of the Coxens familyThe surname Coxens was first found in the West Riding of Yorkshire where they were originally from Settle. 1 Early History of the Coxens familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Coxens research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1220, 1273, 1379, 1609, 1636, 1654, 1677, 1679, 1682, 1704, 1735 and 1743 are included under the topic Early Coxens History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Coxens Spelling VariationsSpelling 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 Coxens have been found, including Cookson, Cuckson, Cockson, Coxon and others. Early Notables of the Coxens familyDistinguished members of the family include Thomas Cookson or Coxon (fl. 1609-1636), one of the earliest English engravers, who left a large number of portraits engraved in a dry, but neatly finished manner. 2
Another Thomas Coxon (1654-1735), was an English Jesuit, a native of the county of Durham. 2
Captain John Coxon (fl. 1677-1682), was a...
Another 54 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Coxens Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Coxens familyFamilies 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 Coxens surname to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: John Cookson who settled in Virginia in 1774; Craven Cookson settled in America in 1830; Thomas Coxson settled in St. Christopher in 1635; Thomas Coxson settled in Virginia in 1637.
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: Nil desperandum
Motto Translation: Never despairing.
- Arthur, William , An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. London: 1857. Print
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
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