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Where did the Welsh Powell family come from? What is the Welsh Powell family crest and coat of arms? When did the Powell family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Powell family history?
The Welsh surname Powell comes from the personal name Hoel or Howell, which were both derived from the Old Welsh name Houel. The surname Powell features the distinctive Welsh patronymic prefix ap-. The original form of the name was ap-Hoel or ap-Howell, but the prefixes have been assimilated into the surname over the course of time.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
Although 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. 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 Powell has seen various spelling variations: Powell, Powel and others.First found in Breconshire, 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. The name (before the times of fixed surnames) dates back to records of Welsh King Hywel Dda"the Good" ap Cadell (c.880- c.950), son of Cadell ap Rhodri, in turn a son of Rhodri the Great.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Powell research. Another 324 words(23 lines of text) covering the years 1600, 1637, 1673, 1750, 1795, 1798, 1803, and 1834 are included under the topic Early Powell History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early notables!
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Our PDF Extended History includes the Life In Ireland!
Some of the Powell family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 133 words(10 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Powell. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
The Welsh migration to North America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries contributed greatly to its rapid development. These migrants were in search of land, work, and freedom. Those Welsh families that survived the long ocean journey were critical to the development of new industries and factories, and to the quick settlement of land. They also added to an ever-growing rich cultural heritage. A search of the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Powell:
- Edward Powell, who came to Virginia in 1587
Powell Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- John Powell arrived in Virginia in 1607
- John Powell, who arrived in Jamestown, Va in 1607
- Thomas Powell, who came to Virginia in 1618
- Gody Powell on record in Virginia in 1623
- Catherine Powell on record in Virginia in 1623
Powell Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Edward Powell, who landed in Virginia in 1701
- Francis Powell, who landed in Virginia in 1701
- Jean Powell, who landed in Virginia in 1714
- Anthony Powell, who arrived in America in 1760-1763
Powell Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- David N Powell, aged 20, arrived in New York in 1812
- Evan Powell, aged 21, arrived in Delaware in 1812
- Isaac Powell, who arrived in New York in 1824
- Howell Powell, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1844
- Elias Powell, who arrived in West Virginia in 1863
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- Lewis Franklin Powell Jr. (1907-1998), American jurist who served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1971-1987)
- Sumner Chilton Powell (b. 1924), American historian, who won the Pulitzer Prize for history in 1964
- Herbert Butler Powell (1903-1998), American diplomat and general, US ambassador to New Zealand (1963-1967)
- William Horatio Powell (1892-1984), American actor nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times
- Colin Luther Powell (b. 1937), American, US Army soldier and general, U.S. Secretary of State (2001-2004) and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Cecil Frank Powell (1903-1969), British physicist, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1950
- William Powell (1907-1992), Canadian (English born) Mayor of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Enoch Powell MBE (1912-1998), British politician, ling Uist, writer, academic, soldier and poet
- Anthony Powell (1905-2000), English novelist
- Arthur William Baden Powell CBE (1901-1987), New Zealand malacologist, naturalist and palaeontologist
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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: Edrych i fynw
Motto Translation: Looking Up.
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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- Bradford, William. History of Plymouth Plantation 1620-1647 Edited by Samuel Eliot Morrison 2 Volumes. New York: Russell and Russell, 1968. Print.
- Magnusson, Magnus. Chambers Biographical Dictionary 5th edition. Edinburgh: W & R Chambers, 1990. Print.
- Colletta, John P. They Came In Ships. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1993. Print.
- Burke, John Bernard Ed. The Roll of Battle Abbey. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
- Bradsley C.W. A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print.
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The Powell Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Powell Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.
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