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Etymology of Ficken

What does the name Ficken mean?

The name Ficken is "a Norman-French form of the Old French word "ficheis" meaning "faithful." 1.

Early Origins of the Ficken family

The surname Ficken was first found in London, England where Thomas le Fykes, Fykeis was recorded in 1281. Later in Kent, the Assize Rolls listed William Fykays in 1317. 1

A scan through early Sussex records revealed John le Figge listed in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 and later in London, Simon Figge was recorded in 1381. 1

In Ireland, the name "is found in English records as early as the thirteenth century. but does not appear to have been established in mediaeval Ireland. In this country it is of comparatively recent introduction being chiefly associated with Dublin, where it has been prominent in the publishing and bookselling business since 1809. Darrell Figges (1882-1925), the author who was active in the revolutionary movement from 1914, was born in Dublin." 2

Early History of the Ficken family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ficken research. Another 162 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1102, 1139, 1234, 1273, 1391, 1429, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1533, 1600, 1645, 1660, 1695, 1719, 1730, 1734 and 1992 are included under the topic Early Ficken History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ficken Spelling Variations

One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Ficken has appeared include Figg, Figgiss, Figgess, Figgins, Figgin, Figges, Figgess, Figgs, Fig, Fyge, Fygg, Fygge, Ficke, Feek and many more.

Early Notables of the Ficken family

James Figg (1695-1734), English bare-knuckle boxer, generally agreed first English bare-knuckle boxing champion, reigning from 1719 to 1730 or 1734, inducted into the International Boxing Hall...
Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ficken Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Ficken family to Ireland

Some of the Ficken family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 38 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Ficken family

At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Ficken arrived in North America very early: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..

Contemporary Notables of the name Ficken (post 1700) +

  • Katherine Cutler Ficken (1911-1968), American architect, the first woman to be licensed as an architect in Maryland
  • Millicent S. Ficken (1933-2020), American ornithologist who specialized in birds' vocalizations and their social behaviors
  • H. Edwards Ficken (1852-1929), English-born, American architect in practice in New York City
  • Dieter Ficken (b. 1944), German-born, American soccer forward and coach who spent his club career in the U.S. third division German American Soccer League
  • Ryan Ficken, American football coach and former player who is currently the special teams coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers
  • Samuel James "Sam" Ficken (b. 1992), American football placekicker who is currently a free agent
  • John F. Ficken, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Carolina, 1876; Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, 1892 3
  • Gary Ficken, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 2004 4
  1. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  2. MacLysaght, Edward, Supplement to Irish Families. Baltimore: Genealogical Book Company, 1964. Print.
  3. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 2) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html

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