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Where did the English Thorpe family come from? What is the English Thorpe family crest and coat of arms? When did the Thorpe family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Thorpe family history?
The name Thorpe is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in the area referred to as the thorp which is the Old English word for village, farmstead or hamlet. The surname Thorpe is a habitation name that was originally derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. The surname originated as a means of identifying individuals from a particular area. In the Middle Ages people often assumed the name of the place that they originally lived as their surname during the course of travel. In this case the place-name Thorpe was found in various locations in England.
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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)
The 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. Thorpe has been spelled many different ways, including Thorp, Thorpe, Thropp, Thrupp and others.First found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat before the Norman Conquest in 1066, as Lords of the manor of Thorpe.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Thorpe research. Another 256 words(18 lines of text) covering the years 1407, 1565, 1569, and 1655 are included under the topic Early Thorpe History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early notables!
Another 46 words(3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Thorpe Notables 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 Thorpe. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
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 Thorpes to arrive in North America:
Thorpe Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- George Thorpe, who landed in Virginia in 1622
- Christian Thorpe settled in Virginia in 1636
- Christ Thorpe, who landed in Virginia in 1637
- James Thorpe settled in Barbados in 1639 with his servants
- Daniell Thorpe, who arrived in Virginia in 1643
Thorpe Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Catherine Thorpe, who arrived in Virginia in 1714
Thorpe Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Levi Thorpe, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1858
- Joseph Thorpe, aged 6, landed in New York in 1862
- Jane Thorpe, aged 4, landed in New York in 1862
- Elizth Thorpe, aged 45, landed in New York in 1862
- Emma Thorpe, who arrived in New York in 1862
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- James Francis Thorpe (1888-1953), American all round athlete
- Chris Thorpe (b. 1970), American luge Olympic athlete
- Sir Edward Thorpe (1845-1925), English chemist
- Benjamin Thorpe (1782-1870), English philologist
- Sir Thomas Edward Thorpe (1845-1925), English chemist
- John Jeremy Thorpe (b. 1929), English Liberal politician
- Aidey Thorpe (b. 1963), English footballer
- David Thorpe (b. 1972), English artist
- Graham Paul Thorpe MBE (b. 1969), English cricketer
- Adam Thorpe (b. 1956), British author
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We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- Genealogy of Some Early Families in Grant and Pleasant Districts, Preston County, West Virginia, also the Thorpe Family of Fayette County, Pennsylvania by Edward Thorp King.
- Facts & Anecdotes of Turnersville, Texas by Laura A. Tharp.
- Sifting Through the Ashes for the Althorp, Allentharpe, Tharp, Tharpe Family and Connections by Eleanor Davis McSwain.
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Learn all about the different symbols of your Coat of Arms with our deluxe symbolism. This product will explain the full meaning of you Coat of Arms including motto translations.
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: Super antiquas vias
Motto Translation: Upon the ancient tracks.
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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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- Sanders, Joanne McRee Edition. English Settlers in Barbados 1637-1800. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
- Matthews, John. Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book. London: John Matthews, 1911. Print.
- Filby, P. William and Mary K Meyer. Passenger and Immigration Lists Index in Four Volumes. Detroit: Gale Research, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8).
- Dunkling, Leslie. Dictionary of Surnames. Toronto: Collins, 1998. Print. (ISBN 0004720598).
- Bardsley, C.W. A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6).
- Hitching, F.K and S. Hitching. References to English Surnames in 1601-1602. Walton On Thames: 1910. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0181-3).
- Magnusson, Magnus. Chambers Biographical Dictionary 5th edition. Edinburgh: W & R Chambers, 1990. Print.
- Mills, A.D. Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4).
- Samuelsen, W. David. New York City Passenger List Manifests Index 1820 - 1824. North Salt Lake, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems International, 1986. Print.
- Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
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The Thorpe Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Thorpe 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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