| ![Show Contents]() Byce History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The proud Norman name of Byce was developed in England soon after Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It was name for a person with a dark complexion or person who dressed in dark clothing. The name stems from the Old English root bis, which means dingy or murky. Early Origins of the Byce familyThe surname Byce was first found in Surrey, where they had been granted lands by King William, their liege Lord, after the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Byce familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Byce research. Another 55 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1602, 1615, 1630, 1640, 1667, 1680, 1709, 1710, 1711, 1713, 1721 and 1731 are included under the topic Early Byce History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Byce Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Byce have been found, including Biss, Bisse and others. Early Notables of the Byce familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Philip Bisse (1667-1721), an English Bishop of St David's (1710-1713) and Bishop of Hereford (1713-1721.) He was a native of Oldbury in Gloucestershire. "The bishop published several of his sermons. One was preached before the House of Commons 15 March 1709, being the day appointed for a general fast, and another...
Another 59 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Byce Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Byce family to Ireland
Some of the Byce family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 64 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Byce were among those contributors:
Byce Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Christy Byce, aged 22, who arrived in New York, NY in 1855 1
Byce Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Robert Byce, aged 29, who settled in America, in 1923
| Contemporary Notables of the name Byce (post 1700) | + |
- John Byce (b. 1967), retired American NHL ice hockey winger
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: Ayez prudence
Motto Translation: Have prudence.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Byce migration to the United States 
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