The name Ecklomb is of
Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in either of two parishes called Aclom in the county of Yorkshire.
Early Origins of the Ecklomb family
The surname Ecklomb was first found in the north Riding of
Yorkshire where they held a
family seat as Lords of the Manor of Aclam, an ancient village with a Church, a village which dates back to the bronze age. At the time of the taking of the
Domesday Book in 1086 this land was held by the Count of Mortain from the King.
Early History of the Ecklomb family
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Ecklomb Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few
hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early
Anglo-Saxon surnames like Ecklomb are characterized by many
spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Ecklomb include: Aclom, Aclam, Acclom, Acclam, Aclome, Aclame, Acklom, Acklam, Acclame, Acclome, Acklome and many more.
Early Notables of the Ecklomb family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Ecklomb family to the New World and Oceana
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Ecklomb or a variant listed above: William Andrew Acklam landed in America in 1750.