Hincks History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Anglo-Saxon name Hincks comes from the son of Hink or Hinche. 1 However, for the reader's perusal we are including the following quotation: "Hinks is no doubt a corruption of Hengest, which signifies a stallion. Some traditions make Heingist a Frisian, in which language the word is hingst, which approaches nearer to Hincks. In the names of places, Heingist has become changed to Hinks, as in Hinksey, county Berkshire." 2 Early Origins of the Hincks familyThe surname Hincks was first found in Oxfordshire at either North Hinksey or South Hinksey, parishes, in the union of Abingdon, hundred of Hormer. 3 Traditionally part of Berkshire, this jurisdiction was changed to Oxfordshire in 1974. The place name dates back to Saxon times when it was first listed as Hengestesige in the 10th century. Literally the place name means "island or well-watered land of the stallion or of a man called Hengest," from the Old English words hengest or the Old English personal name + "eg." 4 One of the earliest records of the family was Roger Hanke who was listed in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 in Norfolk. 5 William Hynke was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1327 as was ? Hynks in 1381. 6 Early History of the Hincks familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hincks research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1576 is included under the topic Early Hincks History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hincks Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Hincks were recorded, including Hincks, Hinks, Hinck, Hincke, Hinckes, Hink and others. Early Notables of the Hincks familyNotables of this surname at this time include:
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Hincks family emigrate to North America: Hincks Settlers in United States in the 17th CenturyHincks Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Hincks Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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