The surname Dankys was a baptismal name meaning "the son of Daniel." It was originally formed by the addition of the suffix "kin" onto the pet name Dan, to create Dankin. As was typically with this type of name, the suffix "kin" was shortened over time into "kys" and "ks." Thus, Dankin often became Dankys or Danks.
Early Origins of the Dankys family
The surname Dankys was first found in
Gloucestershire, when Gunnild Danekin was documented during the reigns of Henry III and
Edward I. Adam and Richard Dankyn were recorded in the
Subsidy Rolls of 1327.
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Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Early History of the Dankys family
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Dankys Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Dankin, Dankyn, Dankins, Dankys, Danks, Danke, Dankes, Denk, Denke and many more.
Early Notables of the Dankys family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Dankys family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Walter Danks, who settled in Virginia in 1655; Mary Danks, who was sent to America as a bonded passenger in 1746; Abel and Robert Danks, who immigrated to Boston in 1765.
The Dankys 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: Pro fide et patria
Motto Translation: For our faith and country.