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Origins Available: Dutch, English Where did the English Botha family come from? What is the English Botha family crest and coat of arms? When did the Botha family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Botha family history? The name Botha comes from one of the family having worked as a herdsman. The surname Botha is derived from the Old English word bothe, which in turn comes from the Old Danish word both, which means cow-house or herdsman's hut. Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Botha have been found, including: Booth, Boothe and others. First found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Botha research. Another 279 words(20 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1566, 1652, 1622, 1684, 1652, 1694, 1678, 1685, 1689, 1690, 1675, 1758, 1626, 1680 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Botha History in all our PDF Extended History products. Another 243 words(17 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Botha Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Botha family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 145 words(10 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Botha, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : Botha Settlers in the 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: Deus adjuvat nos Motto Translation: God assists us.
The Botha Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Botha 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. This page was last modified on 17 May 2013 at 10:52. ©2000-2013 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Sign Up
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