Backus History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe many generations and branches of the Backus family can all place the origins of their surname with the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. Their name reveals that an early member worked as a worker at the bake-house. The bake-house was where all the people in a village would bake their bread in communal ovens. 1 2 3 Early Origins of the Backus familyThe surname Backus was first found in London where Walter de Bakhous was registered in 1306. Later Richard del Bakhous was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Lancashire in 1332, Thomas Bachous, again in London in 1334 and Charles Baccus in Yorkshire in 1544. 3 In Somerset, we found two early entries: William atte Bakchous; and Nicholas atte Bakhouse. Both were registered 1 Edward III (during the first year of the reign of King Edward III.) 4 In Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 included Thomas del Bakhouse and William del Bakeus as holding lands there at that time. 1 Early History of the Backus familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Backus research. Another 125 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1500, 1538, 1554, 1571, 1593, 1598, 1601, 1626, 1662, 1753 and 1894 are included under the topic Early Backus History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Backus Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Backus were recorded, including Backhouse, Baccus, Bachus, Bakehouse, Backas, Backhuse and many more. Early Notables of the Backus familyAnother 46 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Backus Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Backus RankingIn the United States, the name Backus is the 5,104th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 5 Migration of the Backus family to IrelandSome of the Backus family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Backus family emigrate to North America: Backus Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Backus Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Backus Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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: Confido in Deo Motto Translation: I trust in God.
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