Emberly History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Emberly is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was name for a leader or ruler. The surname Emberly originally derived from the Old English word Amalric which referred to someone who held great power. The surname Emberly was part of a broad and miscellaneous class of surnames. Nickname surnames referred to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character. Early Origins of the Emberly familyThe surname Emberly was first found in the West Riding of Yorkshire where John de Emlay was listed in 1304. 1 Today Emley or Elmley is a parish, in the Upper and Lower divisions of the wapentake of Agbrigg in Yorkshire. 2 Early History of the Emberly familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Emberly research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1600, 1617, 1640, 1649, 1657 and 1691 are included under the topic Early Emberly History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Emberly Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Emberly have been found, including Emberley, Emerle, Emerly, Emberly, Emilly and others. Early Notables of the Emberly familyAnother 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Emberly Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Emberly, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: Emberly Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Emberly Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
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