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Where did the English Cavey family come from? What is the English Cavey family crest and coat of arms? When did the Cavey family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Cavey family history? The name Cavey is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in the settlement named Cave in the East Riding of Yorkshire; this area has become the county of Humberside in modern times. The name of this settlement is derived from the name of a nearby river, which in turn derived its name from the Old English word caf, which means swift. The surname Cavey may also be a variation of the Anglo-Norman name Chaff, a nickname for a bald man. The derivation is from the Old French word chauf, which means bald.The 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. Cavey has been spelled many different ways, including Cave, Cayve, Caive, Caves, Caives, Cayves, Cavey, Cavie, Cavy and many more. First found in Lancashire and Yorkshire from very ancient times, some say before the Norman Conquest in 1066. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cavey research. Another 340 words(24 lines of text) covering the year 1200 is included under the topic Early Cavey History in all our PDF Extended History products. More information is included under the topic Early Cavey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. 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 Caveys to arrive in North America: Cavey Settlers in the United States 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: Cave Deus videt Motto Translation: Beware! God sees.
The Cavey Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Cavey Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname. This page was last modified on 25 January 2012 at 10:48. ©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Tools
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