| ![Show Contents]() Sydnor History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The name Sydnor came to England with the ancestors of the Sydnor family in the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Sydnor family lived in St Denis, Normandy. 1 One noted author agrees with this generally accepted premise, but he points out that "proof is lacking. The only evidence noted is: Roger de Sancto Dionisio 1212 Fees for Norfolk." He feels that the name more likely originated at Sidney Farm, in Alfold, Surrey and meant "dweller by the wide well-watered land." 2 Early Origins of the Sydnor familyThe surname Sydnor was first found in Kent where they settled in Lewes Priory in 1188, coming from Anjou in Normandy. The founder of this family in England was Sir William Sydney, Chamberlain of King Henry II., who came from Anjou with that monarch, and was buried at Lewes Priory, East Sussex in 1188. 3 In Surrey, we also found John ate Sydenye in the Subsidy Rolls for 1332 and in Sussex, William Sydny was recorded in 1428. 2 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 included: Richard de Sanct' Deonise, Norfolk; and Robert de Sanct' Deonisio, Devon. 4 Early History of the Sydnor familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sydnor research. Another 117 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1515, 1529, 1534, 1554, 1563, 1580, 1586, 1595, 1598, 1619, 1623, 1626, 1641, 1649, 1659, 1676, 1677, 1680, 1681, 1682, 1683, 1698, 1702, 1704, 1705, 1729, 1737 and 1743 are included under the topic Early Sydnor History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sydnor Spelling VariationsMultitudes of spelling variations are a hallmark of Anglo Norman names. Most of these names evolved in the 11th and 12th century, in the time after the Normans introduced their own Norman French language into a country where Old and Middle English had no spelling rules and the languages of the court were French and Latin. To make matters worse, medieval scribes spelled words according to sound, so names frequently appeared differently in the various documents in which they were recorded. The name was spelled Sidney, Sydney and others. Early Notables of the Sydnor familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was - Richard Sydnor, English clergyman, Archdeacon of Cornwall in 1515 and then Archdeacon of Totnes from 1515 to 1534
Sydnor RankingIn the United States, the name Sydnor is the 8,342nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 5
 Sydnor migration to the United States | + |
Because of this political and religious unrest within English society, many people decided to immigrate to the colonies. Families left for Ireland, North America, and Australia in enormous numbers, traveling at high cost in extremely inhospitable conditions. The New World in particular was a desirable destination, but the long voyage caused many to arrive sick and starving. Those who made it, though, were welcomed by opportunities far greater than they had known at home in England. Many of these families went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Sydnor or a variant listed above:
Sydnor Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- William Sydnor, aged 24, who arrived in America, in 1896
Sydnor Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Beverley Sydnor, aged 33, who arrived in America, in 1904
- Lesley Sydnor, aged 27, who arrived in America, in 1915
- Elizabeth Sydnor, aged 24, who arrived in Richmond, Virginia, in 1924
| Contemporary Notables of the name Sydnor (post 1700) | + |
- Patrick Robert "Parker" Sydnor, American stone carver who lived near Cabin Point, Virginia and built a log cabin in the 1930s and 1940s which is now a historic site registered with the National Register of Historic Places
- Charles Sydnor, American historian and critic
- Wallace B. "Buck" Sydnor (1921-2003), American professional basketball player who played one season with the Chicago Stags (1946-1947)
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: Quo fata vocant
Motto Translation: Wherever fate may summon me.
- Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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Sydnor migration to the United States 
