| ![Show Contents]() Laking History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Wales The Welsh name Laking was comes from an Old English pet form of the popular medieval personal name Lawrence, which is in turn from the Latin personal name Laurentius. Early Origins of the Laking familyThe surname Laking was first found in Shropshire, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Laking familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Laking research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1250 and 1400 are included under the topic Early Laking History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Laking Spelling VariationsAlthough there are comparatively few Welsh surnames, they have a great many spelling variations. Variations of Welsh names began almost immediately after their acceptance within Welsh society. In the Middle Ages, it was up to priests and the few other people that recorded names in official documents to decide how to spell the names that they heard. Variations that occurred because of improper recording increased dramatically as the names were later transliterated into English. The Brythonic Celtic language of Wales, known by natives as Cymraeg, featured many highly inflected sounds that could not be properly captured by the English language. Spelling variations were, however, also carried out according to an individual's design: a branch loyalty within the family, a religious adherence, or even patriotic affiliations were all indicated by the particular variation of one's name. The spelling variations of the name Laking have included Lacon, Laken, Lakyn, Lakin, Laking and others. Early Notables of the Laking familyMore information is included under the topic Early Laking Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Laking migration to the United States | + |
Many people from Wales joined the general migration to North America in the 19th and 20th centuries, searching for land, work, and freedom. Like the many other immigrants from the British Isles, they made a significant contribution to the development of Canada and the United States. The Welsh and their descendents added a rich cultural tradition to the newly developed towns, cities, and villages. An investigation of the immigration and passenger lists has revealed a number of people bearing the name Laking:
Laking Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Henry Laking, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1685 1
- Moses Laking, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1685 1
- Sarah Laking, who landed in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1685 1
- Susanna Laking, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1685 1
| Laking migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Laking Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Joshua Laking and his wife Anne and child settled in Halifax Nova Scotia in 1774
| Contemporary Notables of the name Laking (post 1700) | + |
- Sir George Robert Laking KCMG (1912-2008), New Zealand diplomat who served as New Zealand's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador to the United States, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and Chief Ombudsman
| Historic Events for the Laking family | + |
- Mr. Andrew Laking (b. 1914), English Stoker 2nd Class serving for the Royal Navy from Castleford, Yorkshire, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 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: Probitas verus honos
Motto Translation: Probity is true honor.
- 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)
- H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm
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Laking migration to the United States 
Laking migration to Canada 
