Newdigate History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe roots of the Anglo-Saxon name Newdigate come from when the family resided in the settlement of Newdigate in the county of Surrey. The surname Newdigate belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Early Origins of the Newdigate familyThe surname Newdigate was first found in Surrey at Newdigate, a village and civil parish in the Mole Valley which dates back to 1167 where it was listed as Niudegate and literally meant "gate by the new wood" from the Old English words niwe + wudu + geat. 1 Early History of the Newdigate familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Newdigate research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1181, 1500, 1535, 1571, 1602, 1610, 1640, 1644, 1660, 1668, 1677, 1678, 1709 and 1727 are included under the topic Early Newdigate History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Newdigate Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Newdigate has been recorded under many different variations, including Newdegate, Niwodegate, Newdigate, Newgate and others. Early Notables of the Newdigate familyNotables of the family at this time include
For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Newdigate or a variant listed above: Newdigate Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Newdigate Settlers in United States in the 18th 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: Confide recte agens Motto Translation: Trust in fair dealing.
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