| ![Show Contents]() Northfield History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Northfield is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in the north, or were people who lived to the north of a main settlement. Northfield is a local surname, which belongs to the category of hereditary surnames. There are a variety of types of local surnames, some of which include: topographic surnames, which could be given to a person who lived beside any physical feature, such as a hill, stream, church or type of tree. Early Origins of the Northfield familyThe surname Northfield was first found in Sussex where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Northfield familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Northfield research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1535, 1581, 1601, 1602, 1609, 1637, 1640, 1641, 1642, 1652, 1656, 1666, 1671, 1677, 1678, 1685, 1691, 1695, 1709, 1734, 1743 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Northfield History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Northfield Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Northfield has been spelled many different ways, including North, Northe, Northey and others. Early Notables of the Northfield familyDistinguished members of the family include Sir Thomas North (1535-1601), English translator, whose works were used as sources by Shakespeare; Sir Henry North, 1st Baronet (ca.1609-1671), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1656 and 1671; Sir Edward Northey (1652-1743), a senior British barrister and politician; Dudley North, 3rd Baron North (1581-1666), an English nobleman, Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (1640-1642); Dudley North, 4th Baron North K.B. (1602-1677), an English politician; Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford...
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Some of the Northfield family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 50 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Northfield migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Northfields to arrive in North America:
Northfield Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Fanny E. Northfield, aged 32, who settled in America, in 1903
| Northfield migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Northfield Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Charles Northfield, (b. 1812), aged 21, English cabinet makerwho was convicted in London, England for life for larceny, transported aboard the "Enchantress"on 6th April 1833, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land), he died in 1847 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Northfield (post 1700) | + |
- Mark Northfield, English musician based in London
- Gary Northfield, British comic artist and writer, best known for his comic character, Derek the Sheep
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: Animo et fide
Motto Translation: By courage and faith.
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