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Where did the English Commer family come from? What is the English Commer family crest and coat of arms? When did the Commer family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Commer family history? The name Commer first arose amongst the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from their having lived in a small valley. The surname Commer is derived from the Old English word cumb, which means valley. The surname Commer belongs to the large class of Anglo-Saxon topographic surnames, which were given to people who resided near physical features such as hills, streams, churches, or types of trees.One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Commer has appeared include Comber, Comer, Commber, Commer, Combers, Commers and others. First found in Sussex where they held a family seat from very ancient times. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Commer research. Another 299 words(21 lines of text) covering the years 1260 and 1296 are included under the topic Early Commer History in all our PDF Extended History products. More information is included under the topic Early Commer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Commer family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 112 words(8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Commer arrived in North America very early: Commer Settlers in the United States in the 18th 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: Sapiens dominabitur astris Motto Translation: A wise man can rule the stars.
The Commer Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Commer 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 27 October 2010 at 13:28. ©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Tools
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