Judkin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Judkin

What does the name Judkin mean?

Judkin is an ancient Anglo-Saxon name that is derived from either the name Jordan or the name Judicael. The surname Judkin was originally derived from the name Judkin, which is a diminutive often derived from Judd, a pet form of Jordan, and the diminutive suffix -kin. However, the name Judkin is also derived from the name Jukin, and features an intrusive d.Jukin, Jekun, and Jokin, all make use of the diminutive suffix -in or one of its variants, and are all diminutive forms of Jok or Juk, which are pet forms of the Breton name Judicael.

Early Origins of the Judkin family

The surname Judkin was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Judkin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Judkin research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1379, 1641, 1648 and 1651 are included under the topic Early Judkin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Judkin Spelling Variations

Judkin has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Judkin have been found, including Juckin, Juckins, Juckinson, Judkin, Judkins, Jugan, Juggan, Juggin and many more.

Early Notables of the Judkin family

Sir Thomas Judkin-Fitzgerald, High Sheriff of Tipperary during the 18th century

Migration of the Judkin family to Ireland

Some of the Judkin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Judkin migration to the United States +

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Judkins to arrive on North American shores:

Judkin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Elizabeth Judkin to Virginia in 1685