Show ContentsRawat History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Rawat family

The surname Rawat was first found in Somerset, where a Norman noble was granted lands by his liege Lord, William, Duke of Normandy. They branched north to Scotland where typically many Norman nobles were granted lands by the Scottish monarch.

Early History of the Rawat family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rawat research. Another 152 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1400, 1513, 1554, 1585, 1600, 1606, 1740 and 1768 are included under the topic Early Rawat History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rawat Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Roatt, Roat, Roett, Roet, Rowat, Rowatt, Rowet, Rowett, Rouet, Rouett and many more.

Early Notables of the Rawat family

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United States Rawat migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rawat Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Gavin Rawat, aged 60, originally from Manchester, England, who arrived in New York in 1909 aboard the ship "Arabic" from Liverpool, England 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Rawat (post 1700) +

  • Manita Rawat, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nevada, 2008 2


The Rawat 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: Quaerere verum
Motto Translation: To seek the truth.


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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