| ![Show Contents]() Claycomb History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Claycomb is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Claycomb family lived in Lincolnshire, where they held a family seat at Claye. The place name literally means "dweller at the clayey place." 1 Early Origins of the Claycomb familyThe surname Claycomb was first found in Lincolnshire where the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list William del Cley and Robert del Clay as holding lands there at that time. The same rolls also listed Alicia in le Clay, Huntingdonshire. 2 Later, in Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 included: Agnes del Clay; Johannes del Clay; and Adam del Clay, Howdenshire. 2 "Clay has long been a Nottinghamshire surname. It was represented in the parish of Hayton in the time of Henry VII. Hercules Clay was a mayor of Newark in the reign of Charles I. (S.), and Clay is still a Newark name. The Clays of Southwell during last century carried their pedigree back 200 years, and their name is yet in the town. Six centuries ago Clay was a common name in the east of England, especially in Essex, Lincolnshire, Hunts, Cambridgeshire, and Beds. It is still well established in Lincolnshire, as well as in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire." 3 Early History of the Claycomb familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Claycomb research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1457, 1537, 1642, 1646, 1766, 1782, 1784, 1786, 1788, 1791, 1794, 1796, 1797, 1821, 1822, 1823, 1828, 1830, 1832, 1834, 1835, 1837, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, 1846, 1854, 1857, 1858, 1867 and 1869 are included under the topic Early Claycomb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Claycomb Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Claycomb has been recorded under many different variations, including Clay, Claye, Cley, Cleye, McClay and others. Early Notables of the Claycomb familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was John Claymond (1457?-1537), English divine and scholar, "the son of John Claymond and Alice his wife, 'sufficient inhabitants' of Frampton in Lincolnshire, where John was born." 4Frederic Clay, son of James Clay, M.P. for Hull was born Aug. 3, 1840, in the Rue Chaillot, Paris. He was educated in music entirely by Molique, with the exception...
Another 63 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Claycomb Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Claycomb RankingIn the United States, the name Claycomb is the 7,691st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 5  Migration of the Claycomb family to Ireland
Some of the Claycomb family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 69 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Claycomb familyTo escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Claycombs were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Jonathon Clay who settled in Virginia in 1643; Jonas Clay settled in Wells and Cape Porpus in 1636; Steven Clay settled in Barbados with wife child and servants in 1680.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Claycomb (post 1700) | + |
- Laura Claycomb (b. 1968), American lyric coloratura soprano opera singer, born in Corpus Christi, Texas
- Stephen Hugh Claycomb (1847-1930), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Missouri State Senate 28th District, 1887-88; Lieutenant Governor of Missouri, 1889-93 6
- Roscoe Claycomb, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Missouri State House of Representatives from Jasper County 3rd District, 1933-34 6
- Susy Claycomb, American actress, known for The Crater Lake Monster (1977)
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: Per orbem
Motto Translation: Through the world.
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- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 29) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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