Winwick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Winwick

What does the name Winwick mean?

The name Winwick is derived from the Old English word wænn, meaning 'wen, wart,' or it could have been derived from Wannock, a place name in Jevington, Sussex. 1

Early Origins of the Winwick family

The surname Winwick was first found in Sussex, where Geoffrey de Wannok and Martin de la Wennok were both listed in the Subsidy Rolls for 1296. Early records in Dorset show John Wonnok in the Subsidy Rolls for 1332. 1

Early History of the Winwick family

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Winwick Spelling Variations

A multitude of spelling variations characterize Norman surnames. Many variations occurred because Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England also had a pronounced effect, as did the court languages of Latin and French. Therefore, one person was often referred to by several different spellings in a single lifetime. The various spellings include Wannock, Wannick, Wanwick, Wanwock, Wonnick, Wonnock, Onewick, Onewock, Wammock, Wammick, Wennock, Wennick, Wenwick, Winnock, Winnwick and many more.

Early Notables of the Winwick family

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Winwick migration to Australia +

Winwick Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Agnes Winwick, aged 19, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Charlotte Jane" 2
Maria Winwick, aged 24, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Charlotte Jane" 2

Sources +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) CHARLOTTE JANE 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/charlottejane1852.shtml