| ![Show Contents]() Dodkins History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of DodkinsWhat does the name Dodkins mean? The origins of the name Dodkins are with the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from Dodd or Dodda. They were Old English personal names common in England from Lincolnshire on south. The name Dodkins denotes "son of Dodd or Dodda." 1 "Alwinus Dodesone occurs in Domesday as a tenant in chief, Hertfordshire, 142. He was doubtless of Saxon blood." 2 Early Origins of the Dodkins familyThe surname Dodkins was first found in Worcestershire where they held a family seat from very ancient times. Alternatively, the family could have originated in Dutson, a hamlet northeast of Launceston in Cornwall. Early rolls include the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 which listed: Benedict Dod, Northamptonshire; Peter Dod, Oxfordshire; Richard Dod, Cambridgeshire; and William Dod, Salop (Shropshire.) 3 The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 were the first to list the "Dodson" variant: Magota Dodson; Johannes Dod; William Daudson; Willelmus Daud; and Johannes Daudson. 3 Charles Dodgson (1832-1898), the famed English writer of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and many more, better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll was born in Daresbury, Cheshire. His father, also named Charles Dodgson (c. 1722-1795) was born in Howden, Yorkshire. And his father, Christopher Dodgson (1696-1750) was born there too. Early History of the Dodkins familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dodkins research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1066 and 1379 are included under the topic Early Dodkins History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dodkins Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Dodkins has been spelled many different ways, including Dodson, Dodshon, Doddson, Doddshon, Doddsaun, Dodsaun, Dodsen, Dodsin, Doddsen, Doddsin, Dodsine, Doddsan and many more. Early Notables of the Dodkins familyMore information is included under the topic Early Dodkins Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Dodkins migration to Australia | + |
Dodkins Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Fanny Dodkins, aged 25, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Nimroud"
| Contemporary Notables of the name Dodkins (post 1700) | + |
- Herbert Edward "Henry" Dodkins (1929-2014), English footballer from Epping, England who represented Great Britain at the 1956 Summer Olympics
- Holly-Anne Dodkins, British actress, known for Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown (2015)
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: Virtus semper eadam
Motto Translation: Virtue is always the same.
- Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
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