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![Show Contents]() Vipond History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Vipond surname is of Norman origin, coming originally from a place called Vieuxpont in Calvados, France. However another source claims that the name originated in Vieuxpont-en-Auge, near Caen in Normandy. 1 "Dam William de Vexpont" is mentioned in Wace's account of the battle of Hastings. When William Malet's shield was pierced, and his horse killed under him, "he would have been slain himself, had not the Sire de Montfort, and Dam (Dominus) William de Vez-pont come up with their strong force and bravely rescued him, though with the loss of many of their people, and mounted him on a fresh horse." It was not, however, William, according to his commentator, but "Robert, lord of Vieux-pont, who appears to have been at Hastings. In 1073 he was sent to the rescue of Jean de la Fleche. The name, afterwards written Vipont, is known in English history." He also held the seigneurie of Courville-en-Chatrain in Normandy. His English possessions are not recorded, as he was slain the year before the compilation of Domesday. 1 Early Origins of the Vipond familyThe surname Vipond was first found in Devon, where there are early records of a Robert de Viezponte in the Pipe Rolls of 1159, and 1178. At about the same time, "Robert's second son and eventual successor, William, who held Hardingstone in Northamptonshire, had a contest in 1135 "for certain Lands in Devonshire to be determined by Battle:" and in 1154 Robert de Vipont held eight knight's fees in that county of the Honour of Totness. This Robert attained a great age; for he lived for sixty-two years after the above entry in the Liber Ruber, and proved "one of the most stirring spirits of those troublesome times." 1 Early History of the Vipond familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vipond research. Another 233 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1203, 1204, 1222, 1232, 1233, 1254, 1255, 1256, 1264, 1296 and 1333 are included under the topic Early Vipond History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vipond Spelling VariationsA multitude of spelling variations characterize Norman surnames. Many variations occurred because Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England also had a pronounced effect, as did the court languages of Latin and French. Therefore, one person was often referred to by several different spellings in a single lifetime. The various spellings include Vipont, Vipond, Vipount, Vipound, Vipan and others. Early Notables of the Vipond familyMore information is included under the topic Early Vipond Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Many English families left England, to avoid the chaos of their homeland and migrated to the many British colonies abroad. Although the conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and some travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute, once in the colonies, many of the families prospered and made valuable contributions to the cultures of what would become the United States and Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America has revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Vipond or a variant listed above:
Vipond Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Thomas Vipond, who settled in Philadelphia in 1855
- T. J. Vipond, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States, in 1892
Vipond Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Albert Vipond, aged 20, who immigrated to America from Manchester, in 1901
- Mary Vipond, aged 22, who landed in America from Liverpool, in 1905
- Frank Alexander Vipond, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States from Liverpool, in 1906
- Walter H. Vipond, aged 19, who landed in America from Sheldon, in 1907
- Thomas W Vipond, aged 41, who immigrated to the United States from Newcastle, England, in 1915
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Vipond Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Thomas J. Vipond, aged 39, who immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1905
- H.S. Vipond, aged 23, who settled in Montreal, in 1906
- Charles Vipond, aged 34, who settled in Montreal, Canada, in 1908
- Chas. W. Vipond, aged 35, who immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1909
- Frank Vipond, aged 33, who immigrated to Montreal Canada, in 1909
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Vipond Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Joseph Vipond, aged 36, a miner, who arrived in South Australia in 1860 aboard the ship "Ramillies" 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Vipond (post 1700) | + |
- Jonathan Vipond III (b. 1945), American former politician, Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1973-1974)
- Shaun David Vipond (b. 1988), English footballer who plays as a midfielder for West Auckland Town
- Peter John Vipond (b. 1949), Canadian former professional ice hockey winger who played from 1969 to 1974
- Douglas "Dougie" Vipond (b. 1966), Scottish broadcaster and drummer, one of the founding members of pop band Deacon Blue
- Cleveland, Dutchess of The Battle Abbey Roll with some Account of the Norman Lineages. London: John Murray, Abermarle Street, 1889. Print. Volume 3 of 3
- South Australian Register Tuesday 11 January 1853. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) RAMILLIES 1860. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/ramillies1860.shtml
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