Pembrook History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Pembrook family

The surname Pembrook was first found in Avon where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1350 when William Pembroke held a family seat in Bristol.

Early History of the Pembrook family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pembrook research. Another 121 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1417, 1455, 1487, 1662 and 1690 are included under the topic Early Pembrook History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Pembrook Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pembroke, Penbroke, Pembrooke, Penbrooke and many more.

Early Notables of the Pembrook family

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Pembrook migration to Australia +

Pembrook Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Elizabeth Pembrook, aged 25, a laundress, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Confiance" 1

The Pembrook 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: Rebus in arduis constans
Motto Translation: Steep to constant

Sources +

South Australian Register Tuesday 30th November 1858. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Confiance 1858. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/confiance1858.shtml