| ![Show Contents]() Howkin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of HowkinWhat does the name Howkin mean? The surname Howkin is ultimately derived from the Old French personal name Hu(gh)e, which came to Britain with the Normans. This name is a diminutive form, and uses the suffix 'kin', which had the meaning of 'little'. The patronymic form Howkins is by far the most common form of the name, and is found mostly in Leicester, England. In some cases the name no doubt evolved from the name Hawkins. Early Origins of the Howkin familyThe surname Howkin was first found in Warwickshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say perhaps even before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Howkin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Howkin research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1332, 1337, 1378 and 1873 are included under the topic Early Howkin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Howkin Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Howkin are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Howkin include: Howkins, Howkin, Hewkin, Huckin, Hukin, Hukyns and others. Early Notables of the Howkin family- Bearers of Howkins and Hukins in Warwickshire and Leicestershire
Migration of the Howkin family to IrelandSome of the Howkin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 30 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Howkin migration to the United States | + |
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Howkin or a variant listed above:
Howkin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- J. Howkin, who arrived at the port of San Francisco in 1850
- J Howkin, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1850 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Howkin (post 1700) | + |
- Howkin B. Beardslee, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Pennsylvania State Senate, 1864-66 2
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: Toujours en avant
Motto Translation: Always on the go.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 27) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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