Pocknee History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Pocknee

What does the name Pocknee mean?

The name Pocknee was derived from the Old English word 'pucena,' and literally translates as 'dweller at goblin-island.' 1

Early Origins of the Pocknee family

The surname Pocknee was first found in Sussex where the first records of the family were William atte Pukenegh and Richard atte Poukeney who were listed in 1332. 1

Early History of the Pocknee family

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Pocknee Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Puckney, Pockney, Pokney, Pocknee, Pucknee and many more.

Early Notables of the Pocknee family

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Migration of the Pocknee family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henry Puckny, who settled in Virginia in 1714.

Contemporary Notables of the name Pocknee (post 1700) +

Philip David Pocknee, English political candidate for Boothferry in the Hull City Council election, 2014 and 2016
Brian Pocknee, English political candidate for Nettleham in the West Lindsey District Council election, 2006
John Pocknee (1860-1938), English cricketer, a wicket-keeper for Middlesex in 1884
Cyril Pocknee, British author, best known for his revision of The Parson's Handbook, a book by Percy Dearmer in 1899

Sources +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)