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Bute Family Crest
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Where did the English Bute family come from? What is the English Bute family crest and coat of arms? When did the Bute family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Bute family history?

The ancient name Bute is a Norman name that would have been developed in England after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. This name was a name given to a nickname for the Middle English word butt meaning "thicker end" or "stump," in other words a name for a thickset person. Alternatively the name could have been derived from the Middle English word "butt" or the Old French word "but" which both meant a target or mark for archery. In this latter case, the name would be ascribed to one who lived near archery butts or perhaps an archer [1].

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Before the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Bute were recorded, including Butt, But, Butte and others.

First found in the village named Butt in Normandy where William Bot was listed in 1195-8 (Norman People). The earliest records of the name in England was Robertus filius But who was listed in 1137 and Godlambus filius But who was listed in Norfolk 133-60. A few years later, Walter Botte was listed in Oxfordshire in 1189 (Rotulus Pipe Rolls) and Roger But who was Viscount of Southampton in 1203 (Magn. Rotulus).


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bute research. Another 179 words(13 lines of text) covering the years 1203, 1486, and 1545 are included under the topic Early Bute History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 31 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bute Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the Bute family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 133 words(10 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.

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The unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Bute arrived in North America very early:

Bute Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Robt Bute, who arrived in Virginia in 1666

Bute Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • George Henry Bute who is recorded as having landed in Philadelphia in 1819
  • George Henry Bute, who landed in Philadelphia, Pa in 1819
  • Mateo Bute, who landed in America in 1827

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  • John Stuart Bute (1713-1792), Scottish statesman


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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: Possunt quia posse videntur
Motto Translation: They are able because they seem to be.

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  1. ^ Reaney P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)

Other References

  1. Shaw, William A. Knights of England A Complete Record from the Earliest Time to the Present Day of the Knights of all the Orders of Chivalry in England, Scotland, Ireland and Knights Bachelors 2 Volumes. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print. (ISBN 080630443X).
  2. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds. Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8).
  3. Browning, Charles H. Americans of Royal Descent. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
  4. Cook, Chris. English Historical Facts 1603-1688. London: MacMillan, 1980. Print.
  5. 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).
  6. Robb H. Amanda and Andrew Chesler. Encyclopedia of American Family Names. New York: Haper Collins, 1995. Print. (ISBN 0-06-270075-8).
  7. Foster, Joseph. Dictionary of Heraldry Feudal Coats of Arms and Pedigrees. London: Bracken Books, 1989. Print. (ISBN 1-85170-309-8).
  8. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin . Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8).
  9. Thirsk, Joan. The Agrarian History of England and Wales. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press: 7 Volumes. Print.
  10. Matthews, John. Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book. London: John Matthews, 1911. Print.
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The Bute Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Bute 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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