I am carrying out a 'One Name Study' on it. The main problem I have is the number of variations that this name generates.
Pronunciation can also be a problem.
The name does not seem to appear outside Lincolnshire before the mid 17th Century and most are post mid 18th Century. I have yet to thoroughly search Scottish, Welsh, Irish and overseas sources, although the small amount I have done has failed to find any trace of the name. I am willing to search the database for anyone interested in the name. If you come across the name in your research I would be most grateful for any information and at this point would like to extend my thanks to Sue Brewer of Lincoln for her generous input. By now your browser should have loaded the picture gallery below.