Chiken History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• England

Etymology of Chiken

The name Chiken is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was a name for someone who was a person with the characteristics of a chicken. From the Old English word cicen, for chicken.

Early Origins of the Chiken family

Early History of the Chiken family

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Chiken Spelling Variations

Chiken has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Chiken have been found, including Chickin, Chiken, Chikin, Chicken, Chickerin and others.

Early Notables of the Chiken family

Distinguished members of the family include

• Roger Chiken, a prominent landowner in 13th century Berkshire

Migration of the Chiken family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Chikens to arrive on North American shores: Joseph Chickin who arrived in New England in 1635.