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Here are a few facts about the Ackroyd Family name.
- The name Ackroyd is thought to translate from old english word "ACROD", which means "the dweller in the oak clearing"
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It is believed that Ackroyd originates from West Yorkshire in an area near to Halifax
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Variations of the spelling of Ackroyd include Akroyd, Ackeroyd, Ecroyd, Aykroyd and Akred.
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The earliest reference to Ackroyd is a William Ackroyd of Yorkshire, who was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax of 1379.
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The Ackroyd Family Crest as seen on the site splash page is officially documented in Burkes General Armoury and is described as "quartered diagonally gold and blue; on a St. Andrew's cross between four fleurs-de-lis, a ring; all counterchanged" and on the top is a naturally coloured sleeping dog.
- The motto "In Veritus Victoria" translates fron Latin to mean "Victory in Truth".
- According to a survey conducted by the Office of National Statistics, in September 2002, ACKROYD was the 2545th most popular surname in the UK, with 3050 individuals listed. To check on other surnames..click here.
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