The present generation of the Eddins family is only the most recent to bear a name that dates back to the ancient
Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from having lived in the region of Eden in
Durham. The surname Eddins is a
topographic surname, which was given to a person who resided near a physical feature such as a hill, stream, church, or type of tree.
Habitation names form the other broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. They were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Other
local names are derived from the names of houses, manors, estates, regions, and entire counties. As a general rule, the greater the distance between an individual and their homeland, the larger the territory they were named after. For example, a person who only moved to another parish would be known by the name of their original village, while people who migrated to a different country were often known by the name of a region or country from which they came.
Early Origins of the Eddins family
The surname Eddins was first found in
Suffolk. Hellaby Hall in Stainton, in the West Riding of
Yorkshire was an ancient mansion on the property of Sir R. J. Eden, but is now a farmhouse.
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Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print. Some of the family have recently branched to Windleston in
Durham. "It comprises by computation 1250 acres, and has been long the property of the Eden family, of whom Sir Robert Johnson Eden, Bart., rebuilt Windleston Hall about twenty years since [(1860s.)] "
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Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print. West Auckland in
Durham also had some early records of the family. "The place gives the title of
Baron to the family of Eden, who formerly resided here: the estates now belong to Sir R. J. Eden, Bart."
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Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Early History of the Eddins family
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Eddins Spelling Variations
Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few
hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently,
spelling variations in names are frequently found in early
Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Eddins include Eden, Edin, Edden, Edens and others.
Early Notables of the Eddins family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Eddins family to Ireland
Some of the Eddins family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in
Ireland is included in all our
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Migration of the Eddins family to the New World and Oceana
Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in
England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Eddins were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:
Eddins Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- Richard Eddins, aged 32, who emigrated to the United States, in 1907
- Marion R. Eddins, aged 62, who emigrated to New York, in 1912
- William T. Eddins, aged 42, who landed in America from Newport, Kent., in 1913
- Add Eddins, aged 29, who settled in Pecos, Texas, in 1924
Contemporary Notables of the name Eddins (post 1700)
- Robert Eddins (b. 1988), American AFL football linebacker
- Rick L. Eddins, American politician, former Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly
- William Eddins (b. 1964), American pianist and conductor, Music Director of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, recipient of the Seaver Conducting Award (2000)
- Thomas K. Eddins Jr., American Republican politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from New York County 23rd District, 1935 [2]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html - Joe Eddins, American Democrat politician, Member of Oklahoma State House of Representatives 6th District; Elected 2002 [2]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html - Deborah Garrett Eddins, American Libertarian politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from North Carolina 10th District, 1998, 2000 [2]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
The Eddins 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: Si sit prudentia
Motto Translation: If there be prudence.