| ![Show Contents]() Hotchins History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of HotchinsWhat does the name Hotchins mean? Hotchins is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the personal name Roger. The surname is based upon the pet form Hodge. 1 The name Roger is of Old Norman origin and came to England shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Many names came to England in this way, as King William the Conqueror encouraged the immigration of skilled tradesmen into his newly conquered country. The name Roger can be loosely translated as "fame-spear." 2 3 Early Origins of the Hotchins familyThe surname Hotchins was first found in Staffordshire where Robert Hocjekyn was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327. John Hogekyn was listed in Pembrokeshire in 1453 and Richards Hoggekynes was found in Norfolk in 1445. In Shropshire (Salop), we found William Hochekys in 1470 and in Suffolk, Robert Hodgekin was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of 1524. 1 Early History of the Hotchins familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hotchins research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1766, 1787, 1798, 1800, 1823, 1845, 1866, 1875 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Hotchins History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hotchins Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Hotchins have been found, including Hodgins, Hodgens, Hodgin, Hodgings and others. Early Notables of the Hotchins familyJohn Hodgkin (1766-1845), grammarian, born at Shipston-on-Stour, 1766, was educated partly at a quakers' school at Worcester, and partly by his uncle, Thomas Hodgkin, a successful private tutor in London, who invited his nephew to enter his own profession. In 1787 he joined Thomas Young in superintending the education of Hudson Gurney. The two tutors seem to have given each other mutual instruction for four years, and tutors and pupil remained warm friends through life. 4
His son, Thomas Hodgkin (1798-1866), the British physician, and pathologist was born at Tottenham, Middlesex, 17 Aug. 1798. He was educated at home, and acquired a...
Another 104 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hotchins Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Hotchins family to IrelandSome of the Hotchins family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 68 words (5 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 Hotchins familyFamilies began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Hotchins, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : Thomas Hodgins who settled in New England in 1654; Margaret Hodgins settled in New York in 1823 along with Henry and James.
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