Wickling History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Wickling

What does the name Wickling mean?

The ancient and distinguished surname Wickling is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English "wic," which refers to an outlying settlement, particularly a dairy farm or salt works, dependent on a larger village; the surname would denote someone who worked or resided at one of these settlements. The name Wickling may also be derived from a place of the same name; there are villages so named in the counties of Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

Early Origins of the Wickling family

The surname Wickling was first found in Northampton where they held a family seat from very ancient times. The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Thomas de le Wikin, who was living in Norfolk in 1275.

Early History of the Wickling family

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Wickling Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wickens, Wickans, Wickins, Wicking, Wiggins and others.

Early Notables of the Wickling family

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Migration of the Wickling family to Ireland

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Wickling migration to the United States +

Wickling Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Mortiz Wickling, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Creole"