Buckles History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Buckles is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in the region of Buckley which was a parish in St. Albans in County Hertfordshire, but one source claims the name came from Bulkeley (bullock pasture), in Cheshire. 1 Early Origins of the Buckles familyThe surname Buckles was first found in Suffolk and Sussex. The first records of this name include John Buckle who held estates in Sussex, and Wymark Buckle held estates in Suffolk, in 1327. 2 Early History of the Buckles familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Buckles research. Another 301 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1400, 1533, 1570, 1588, 1593, 1594, 1605, 1612, 1626, 1658, 1678, 1679, 1684, 1688, 1698 and 1713 are included under the topic Early Buckles History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Buckles Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Buckles has been spelled many different ways, including Buckell, Buckle, Bouckle, Buckles, Buckhill and others. Early Notables of the Buckles familyMore information is included under the topic Early Buckles Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Buckles RankingIn the United States, the name Buckles is the 6,277th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 3
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Buckless to arrive in North America: Buckles Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Buckles Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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: Buckles Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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: Nil temere Motto Translation: Nothing rashly.
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