The ancient and distinguished surname Wikan 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 Wikan may also be derived from a place of the same name; there are villages so named in the counties of Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
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Early Origins of the Wikan family
The surname Wikan 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 Wikan family
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Wikan Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Wickens, Wickans, Wickins, Wicking, Wiggins and others.
Early Notables of the Wikan family
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Migration of the Wikan family to Ireland
Some of the Wikan 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.
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Migration of the Wikan family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Mr. & Mrs. Wickens, who arrived in New York City in 1833; Elizabeth Wickens, who came to New York in 1838; George Wickens, who was naturalized in Michigan in 1855.
