Sinkinson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

Etymology of Sinkinson

What does the name Sinkinson mean?

This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor as in 'the son of Simon.' 1 Another source puts the etymology a little differently: "descendant of little Sim, a pet form of Simon or Simeon (gracious hearing)." 2

Early Origins of the Sinkinson family

The surname Sinkinson was first found in Suffolk where Anand Simekin was recorded in 1199. As a forename we found Symekyn Sadeler in London in 1378. 3

Early History of the Sinkinson family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sinkinson research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1199, 1378, 1466, 1524, 1667, 1790, 1805 and 1845 are included under the topic Early Sinkinson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Sinkinson Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Simkins, Simpkins, Simkin, Simpkin, Sinkin, Sinkins, Sinkings, Simkiss, Simpkiss, Semken, Sempken, Semkin, Sempkin, Semkins, Sempkins, Symkins, Symekyn, Symkyn, Sympkynn, Simekin, Simkinson, Simpkinson and many more.

Early Notables of the Sinkinson family

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Migration of the Sinkinson family to Ireland

Some of the Sinkinson 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.

Sinkinson migration to Australia +

Sinkinson Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Thomas Sinkinson, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Eden" in 1838 4
Hannah Sinkinson, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Eden" in 1838 4

Sources +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) EDEN 1838. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1838Eden.htm