Myat History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The Myat surname is derived from the Middle English given name Myat, which is in turn derived from the Norman French given name Mihel.

Early Origins of the Myat family

The surname Myat was first found in Southern England where bearers of the name are thought to have resided since the times of the Norman invasion.

Early History of the Myat family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Myat research. Another 48 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1273 and 1524 are included under the topic Early Myat History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Myat Spelling Variations

Anglo-Norman names are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. When the Normans became the ruling people of England in the 11th century, they introduced a new language into a society where the main languages of Old and later Middle English had no definite spelling rules. These languages were more often spoken than written, so they blended freely with one another. Contributing to this mixing of tongues was the fact that medieval scribes spelled words according to sound, ensuring that a person's name would appear differently in nearly every document in which it was recorded. The name has been spelled Myat, Myatt, Miatt, Myott, Miot and others.

Early Notables of the Myat family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was

the Myatt family of Surrey

Migration of the Myat family to Ireland

Some of the Myat family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 52 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Myat family

For many English families, the political and religious disarray that plagued their homeland made the frontiers of the New World an attractive prospect. Thousands migrated, aboard cramped disease-ridden ships. They arrived sick, poor, and hungry, but were welcomed in many cases with far greater opportunity than at home in England. Many of these hardy settlers went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Among early immigrants bearing the name Myat or a variant listed above were: Joseph Myatt, who was on record in Albany, NY in 1728; Jane Miot, who arrived in Charles Town, SC in 1766; as well as Edward Myatt, his wife and their three children, who arrived at the port of Philadelphia in 1819..

The Myat Motto +

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: J'y suis j'y reste
Motto Translation: I am here to stay.