Massingbeard History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Massingbeard family
The surname Massingbeard was first found in Lincolnshire
where the family claim decent from Lambert Massyngberd of Soterton, now Sutterton who lived in the reign of Edward I
Shirley, Evelyn Philip, The Noble and Gentle Men of England; The Arms and Descents. Westminster: John Bower Nichols and Sons, 1866, Print.
Early History of the Massingbeard family
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Massingbeard Spelling Variations
of this family name include: Massingberd, Massingham, Massingberg, Massingburgh and many more.
Early Notables of the Massingbeard family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Massingbeard family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Massingburd settled in Virginia in 1635; R. Massenburg arrived in New Orleans in 1822.
The Massingbeard 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: Est meruisse satis
Motto Translation: It is sufficient to have deserved.
Massingbeard Family Crest Products
- ^ Shirley, Evelyn Philip, The Noble and Gentle Men of England; The Arms and Descents. Westminster: John Bower Nichols and Sons, 1866, Print.