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Strickland History Etymology Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables Ranking

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Strickland History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Strickland

What does the name Strickland mean?

The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 added many new elements to an already vibrant culture. Among these were thousands of new names. The Strickland family lived in Westmorland, at Great Strickland, a township in the parish of Morland, West ward and union. "This place takes its name from the ancient family of Strickland, who were lords of the manor, and resided here. " 1

Little Strickland is "a township, in the chapelry of Thrimby, parish of Morland, West ward and union, county of Westmorland, 3 miles (N. E.) from Shap." 1

Early Origins of the Strickland family

The surname Strickland was first found in Westmorland at Great Strickland or Little Strickland which dates back to the 12th century when it was named Stircland of Stirkland. 2 3 The name is derived from the Old English words "stirc" + "land" and meant "cultivated land where young bullocks are kept." 4

Strickland-Ketel and Strickland-Roger were located in the same county. "Descended from Walter de Stirkland, Knight, so called from the pasture-ground of the young cattle, called stirks or steers, in the parish of Morland, in this county; who was living in the reign of Henry III." 5

The first record of the family was found here in the Pipe Rolls of 1193 where Vchtred de Stirclanda was listed. Later, William de Strikeland was listed in 1278 and later again, Walter

Strykland was listed in the Assize Rolls for London in 1442. 6

The source Placita de Quo Warranto, temp. Edward I-III. records William de Stirkelaunde, Westmorland, 20 Edward I (during the twentieth year of the reign of King Edward I). 3

However, some of the family branched to Wintringham in East Riding of Yorkshire in early times. "This parish is situated on the river Derwent, and comprises 8480 acres, of which 5740 are in the township, and, with the exception of the large farm of Linton, exclusively the property of Sir George Strickland, Bart., who is lord of the manor. The living is a donative, in the patronage of Sir George Strickland: the church is in the early English style, with a square embattled tower surmounted by a tall and graceful spire." 1

Further to the north in Scotland, "Robert de Strikland witnessed confirmation by Alexander filius Walteri of his father's gifts to the church of Paisley, 1239 and Robert de Stirkeland had protection for two years for going on the king of England's service beyond seas, 1370." 7

Early History of the Strickland family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Strickland research. Another 155 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1200, 1366, 1380, 1400, 1415, 1419, 1596, 1598, 1600, 1621, 1640, 1665, 1671, 1673, 1685, 1686, 1689, 1694, 1717, 1724 and 1735 are included under the topic Early Strickland History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Strickland Spelling Variations

Endless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Strickland, Stirkland, Stickland and others.

Early Notables of the Strickland family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was

Sir Walter Strickland of Sizergh Hall
Sir Robert Strickland of Sizergh (1600-1671), an English Member of Parliament for Westmorland
Sir Thomas Strickland of Sizergh (1621-1694), supporter of the Royalist cause in the English Civil War
William Strickland (died 1419), an English priest, Bishop of Carlisle (1400 to 1419)
William Strickland (died 1598), English landowner and early explorer of the Americas and is credited with introducing the turkey into England
Sir William Strickland, 1st Baronet (c.1596-1673), an English Member of Parliament
Sir William Strickland, 3rd Baronet of Boynton, Yorkshire (1665-1724), an English landowner and racehorse owner
Sir William Strickland (c. 1686-1735), an English Member of Parliament and Government Minister

Strickland Ranking

In the United States, the name Strickland is the 374^th most popular surname with an estimated 74,610 people with that name. 8 However, in Newfoundland, Canada, the name Strickland is ranked the 94^th most popular surname with an estimated 334 people with that name. 9

Strickland migration to the United States +

To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Strickland or a variant listed above:

Strickland Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

John Strickland, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1631 10
Henry Strickland, who settled in Virginia in 1670 along with Joseph
Mathew Strickland, who landed in Maryland in 1680 10

Strickland Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Henry Strickland, who settled in New Jersey in 1769
Hugh Strickland, who settled in Wilmington, Del. in 1789
Dan Strickland, who arrived in Mississippi in 1798 10

Strickland Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Robert Strickland, who arrived in New York in 1822 10
William Strickland, who arrived in New York in 1822 10
Christian Strickland, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1838 10
Samuel Strickland, who landed in New York in 1840 10
Henry Strickland, who landed in California in 1871 10
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Strickland Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Charles Strickland, who arrived in Alabama in 1919 10

Strickland migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Strickland Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Mr. Amos Strickland U.E. born in Pennsylvania, USA who settled in Pennfield, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1784 listed as a Quaker 11
Ms. Anne Strickland U.E. who settled in Pennfield, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1784 11
Mr. Edward Strickland U.E. who settled in Carleton [Saint John City], New Brunswick c. 1784 11
Ms. Hannah Strickland U.E. who settled in Pennfield, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1784 11
Mr. John Strickland U.E. born in Pennsylvania, USA who settled in Pennfield, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1784 listed as a Quaker 11
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Strickland Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Joseph Strickland, who settled in Riders Harbour Newfoundland in 1811 12

Strickland migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Strickland Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Thomas Strickland, English convict from Wiltshire, who was transported aboard the "Asia" on October 22nd, 1824, settling in New South Wales, Australia 13
Thomas Strickland, who arrived in Glenelg Roads aboard the ship "Pestonjee Bomanjee" in 1838 14
Elizabeth Strickland, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Prince George" in 1838 15
William Strickland, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Constant" in 1849 16
Mary Strickland, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Madawaska" in 1849 17
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Strickland migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Strickland Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Miss Mary A. Strickland, (b. 1840), aged 26, British miliner travelling from London aboard the ship 'Mermaid' arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 5th January 1867 18

Contemporary Notables of the name Strickland (post 1700) +

Julian Keith Strickland (b. 1953), American multi-instrumentalist, composer, founding member of The B-52s
Craig Michael Strickland (1986-2015), American country singer and the lead vocalist for the Arkansas-based band, Backroad Anthem
George Bevan "Bo" Strickland (1926-2010), American Major League Baseball player
William E. "Bill" Strickland (b. 1947), American community leader, author, and the President and CEO of Bidwell Corporation
William Strickland (1914-1991), American conductor
William Strickland (1788-1854), American architect from Pennsylvania
Gail Strickland (b. 1947), American character actress
Rodney "Rod" Strickland (b. 1966), retired American professional basketball player
Katherine Dee "KaDee" Strickland (b. 1975), American actress, best known for her role as Charlotte King on the ABC drama Private Practice
Earl "The Pearl" Strickland (b. 1961), American professional pool player inducted into the Billiard Congress of America's Hall of Fame (2006)
... (Another 13 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Strickland family +

Fraterville mine

Mr. James D. Strickland (d. 1902), American coal miner at Fraterville mine in Tennessee, on the 19th May 1902 when an explosion collapsed the mine; he died 19

SS Caribou

Mr. William Strickland, Newfoundland passenger from Rose Blanche, Newfoundland and Labrador was travelling aboard the railway ferry "SS Caribou" when it was struck by a German submarine torpedo on 14th October 1942, the most significant sinking in Canadian waters at that time, he survived the sinking
Miss Vera Strickland (b. 1942), British passenger from North Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia was travelling aboard the railway ferry "SS Caribou" when it was struck by a German submarine torpedo on 14th October 1942, the most significant sinking in Canadian waters at that time, she died in the sinking
Miss Myrtle Strickland, British passenger from North Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia was travelling aboard the railway ferry "SS Caribou" when it was struck by a German submarine torpedo on 14th October 1942, the most significant sinking in Canadian waters at that time, she died in the sinking
Mrs. Gertie Strickland, British passenger from North Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia was travelling aboard the railway ferry "SS Caribou" when it was struck by a German submarine torpedo on 14th October 1942, the most significant sinking in Canadian waters at that time, she died in the sinking
Mr. Garfield Strickland (b. 1890), Newfoundland crew member from Channel-Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador was travelling aboard the railway ferry "SS Caribou" when it was struck by a German submarine torpedo on 14th October 1942, the most significant sinking in Canadian waters at that time, he died in the sinking
... (Another 1 entries are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

USS Indianapolis

George Thomas Strickland, American crew member on board the ship "USS Indianapolis" when she was on a top secret trip for the first nuclear weapon, she was sunk by Japanese Navy on 30th July 1945, he was one of the many who were killed in the sinking due to exposure, dehydration, saltwater poisoning and shark attacks 20

The Strickland Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Sans mal
Motto Translation: Without evil.

Sources +

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Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
Shirley, Evelyn Philip, The Noble and Gentle Men of England; The Arms and Descents. Westminster: John Bower Nichols and Sons, 1866, Print.
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"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
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State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The PESTONJEE BOMANJEE 1838. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1838PestonjeeBomanjee.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) PRINCE GEORGE 1838. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1838PrinceGeorge-London.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The CONSTANT 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Constant.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) "MADAWASKA" 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Madawaska.htm
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