The name Cuxson is rooted in the ancient
Anglo-Saxon culture. It was a name for someone who was 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 Cuxson family
The surname Cuxson was first found in
Yorkshire where they held a
family seat from very ancient times.
Early History of the Cuxson family
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Cuxson Spelling Variations
Cuxson 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 Cuxson have been found, including Cookson, Cuckson, Cockson, Coxon and others.
Early Notables of the Cuxson family (pre 1700)
Distinguished members of the family include Captain John Coxon (
fl. 1677-1682), a buccaneer who was one of the most famous of the Brethren of the Coast, a loose consortium of pirates and privateers.
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Migration of the Cuxson family to the New World and Oceana
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 Cuxsons to arrive on North American shores: 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 Cuxson 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: Nil desperandum
Motto Translation: Never despairing.
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