Kitchingman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Kitchingman

What does the name Kitchingman mean?

The origins of the Kitchingman surname lie with the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name Kitchingman began when someone in that family worked as a person who worked in a kitchen as a cook or server. Occupational names that were derived from the common trades of the medieval era transcended European cultural and linguistic boundaries. Occupational names have remained fairly common in the modern period. This is attested to by the continuing appearance of occupational suffixes at the end of many English surnames. Some of these suffixes include: herd, monger, maker, hewer, smith, and wright.

Early Origins of the Kitchingman family

The surname Kitchingman was first found in Yorkshire where John Kychynman was recorded in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379. Later Thomas Kechynman was listed in Yorkshire in 1475, as was Jenet Kycheman was recorded in Rothwell, Yorkshire in 1553. In 1583, William Kitchingman was listed as a Freeman of York in 1583. 1

Another source notes more entries for the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls, that of Willelmus Kychynman; Johannes Kychynman; Beatrix Kychynman; and Hugo Kychynman. "Four Kychynmans occur also on early rolls as residents in the village of 'Colyngham.' The surname is common in Yorkshire records." 2

Early History of the Kitchingman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kitchingman research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1379, 1475, 1553, 1661, 1740, 1766, 1768, 1770, 1775, 1781, 1825, 1850, 1892, 1909, 1946 and 1971 are included under the topic Early Kitchingman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kitchingman Spelling Variations

One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Kitchingman has appeared include Kitchingham, Kitchenman, Kitchinman, Kitchingman, Kycheman, Kychenman, Kechynman and many more.

Early Notables of the Kitchingman family

John Kitchingman (1740-1781), and English painter, a pupil at Shipley's drawing school and afterwards at the Royal Academy, and was awarded several premiums by the Society of Arts; he exhibited miniat...

Kitchingman migration to the United States +

At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Kitchingman arrived in North America very early:

Kitchingman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Ada Kitchingman, aged 31, who arrived in New York in 1894 aboard the ship "Majestic (1890)" from Liverpool, England 3
J. Kitchingman, aged 55, originally from Warwick, who arrived in New York in 1895 aboard the ship "Teutonic" from Liverpool, England 3

Kitchingman migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Kitchingman Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. Jazeb Richard Kitchingman, (b. 1818), aged 42, British gardener travelling from London aboard the ship "Gananoque" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 9th May 1860 4
Mrs. Jane Thomasine Kitchingman, (b. 1819), aged 41, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Gananoque" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 9th May 1860 4
Miss. Emma Kitchingman, (b. 1849), aged 11, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Gananoque" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 9th May 1860 4
Miss. Jane Kitchingman, (b. 1850), aged 10, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Gananoque" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 9th May 1860 4
Miss. Ann Kitchingman, (b. 1852), aged 8, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Gananoque" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 9th May 1860 4
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Contemporary Notables of the name Kitchingman (post 1700) +

John Kitchingman (1740-1781), English painter and sailor who won the Duke of Cumberland's Cup in 1777
Adam Kitchingman, British horse trainer and owner
David Kitchingman, Welsh guitarist, former member of The Alarm, a Welsh rock band

Sources +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html