| ![Show Contents]() Feltman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Feltman is one of the many names that the Normans brought with them when they conquered England in 1066. The Feltman family lived in Middlesex, where they were Lords of the Manor of Feltham. Early Origins of the Feltman familyThe surname Feltman was first found in Middlesex at Feltham, today a suburban town in the London Borough of Hounslow, West London. "This place, which is noticed in Domesday Book, is supposed to have been originally called Feldham, signifying 'the field village.' " 1 Actually the parish dates back to Saxon times when in 969 it was known as Feltham. 2 The aforementioned Domesday Book actually lists the parish as Felteham. 3 The lands were originally granted by the Count of Mortaine on behalf of Duke William. They were Lords of the manor of Feltham, and under tenants to the Count, and the name emerged as de Feltham. The manor house and nearly the entire village was rebuilt in 1634 after and accidental fire which also claimed the parish records. Early History of the Feltman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Feltman research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1602, 1620, 1631 and 1668 are included under the topic Early Feltman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Feltman Spelling VariationsAnglo-Norman names tend to be marked by an enormous number of spelling variations. This is largely due to the fact that Old and Middle English lacked any spelling rules when Norman French was introduced in the 11th century. The languages of the English courts at that time were French and Latin. These various languages mixed quite freely in the evolving social milieu. The final element of this mix is that medieval scribes spelled words according to their sounds rather than any definite rules, so a name was often spelled in as many different ways as the number of documents it appeared in. The name was spelled Fealtham, Feltham, Feltam, Fealtam and others. Early Notables of the Feltman familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Owen Feltham (1602-1668), an English writer, author of a book entitled Resolves, Divine, Moral, and Political (c. 1620.) He "was son of Thomas Felltham of Mutford in Suffolk, and of Mary, daughter of John Ufflete of Somerleyton in Suffolk. From a Latin epitaph in the church of...
Another 55 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Feltman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Feltman RankingIn the United States, the name Feltman is the 13,066th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 4
 Feltman migration to the United States | + |
Because of the political and religious discontent in England, families began to migrate abroad in enormous numbers. Faced with persecution and starvation at home, the open frontiers and generally less oppressive social environment of the New World seemed tantalizing indeed to many English people. The trip was difficult, and not all made it unscathed, but many of those who did get to Canada and the United States made important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers with Feltman name or one of its variants:
Feltman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- John Feltman, who landed in Maryland in 1675 5
Feltman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Anthony Feltman, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1740 5
- Anthony Feltman was recorded as having arrived in Pennsylvania in 1740
- Jacob Feltman, who landed in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in 1743 5
- Johannes Feltman, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1764 5
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- Samuel Feltman (1899-1951), American Chief of the Ballistic Section of the U.S. Army Ordnance Research and Development Division
- Jeffrey D. Feltman (b. 1959), American diplomat, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
- Francis Lloyd "Bud" Feltman (b. 1939), American member of the first United States Olympic luge team, which competed in the 1964 Winter Olympic Games
- Arthur J. "Art" Feltman, American politician, Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives (1997-2009)
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: Portanti spolia palma
Motto Translation: The prize is to him that carries off the booty.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- 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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