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Etymology of Ficklin

What does the name Ficklin mean?

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

Early Origins of the Ficklin family

The surname Ficklin 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 Ficklin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ficklin 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 Ficklin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ficklin Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Ficklin include Figg, Figgiss, Figgess, Figgins, Figgin, Figges, Figgess, Figgs, Fig, Fyge, Fygg, Fygge, Ficke, Feek and many more.

Early Notables of the Ficklin 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 Ficklin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Ficklin family to Ireland

Some of the Ficklin 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 Ficklin family

Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Ficklin or a variant listed above: 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 Ficklin (post 1700) +

  • Orlando Bell Ficklin (1808-1886), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Illinois State House of Representatives, 1835, 1838, 1842, 1878; U.S. Representative from Illinois 3rd District, 1843-49, 1851-53 3
  • Joseph Ficklin, American politician, Postmaster at Lexington, Kentucky, 1822-41, 1843-50 4
  • Orlando Bell Ficklin (1808-1886), American politician, U.S. Representative from Illinois
  • Major Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Ficklin (1827-1871), American businessman and soldier; he help start the Pony Express and the Pacific Telegraph Company in 1861, he founded Ben Ficklin, Texas
  • Major-General Horatio Pettus Mackintosh Berney- Ficklin CB MC (1892-1961), British Army officer who served in World War I and World War II, General Officer Commanding the 5th Division (1940-1943)
  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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