Mockridge History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins of the Welsh name Mockridge go back to the ancient Celtic culture that existed in the hills and Moors of Wales. The forbears that initially held the name Mockridge once lived in or near the settlement of Mogridge in the southwestern English county of Devon. The surname Mockridge belongs to the category of habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Early Origins of the Mockridge familyThe surname Mockridge was first found in Breconshire (Welsh: Sir Frycheiniog), a traditional county in southern Wales, which takes its name from the Welsh kingdom of Brycheiniog (5th-10th centuries), where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Mockridge familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mockridge research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Mockridge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mockridge Spelling VariationsAlthough there are not an extremely large number Welsh surnames, there are an inordinately large number of spelling variations of those surnames. This variety of spellings began almost immediately after the acceptance of surnames within Welsh society in the 15th century. As time progressed, these old Brythonic names were eventually were recorded in English. This process was problematic in that many of the highly inflected sounds of the native language of Wales could not be properly captured in English. Some families, however, did decide to modify their own names to indicate a branch loyalty within the family, a religious adherence, or even a patriotic affiliation. The name Mockridge has seen various spelling variations: Muggeridge, Mugeridge, Mugridge, Moderidge, Modridge and many more. Early Notables of the Mockridge familyMore information is included under the topic Early Mockridge Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Mockridge Settlers in Australia 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: Dat deus incrementum Motto Translation: God gives increase.
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