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

The name Constable was brought to England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Constable is for a law enforcement officer of a parish. The surname is derived from the Old French word, cunestable.

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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 Constable were recorded, including Constable, Constables and others.

First found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Constable research. Another 283 words(20 lines of text) covering the years 1150 and 1390 are included under the topic Early Constable History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 91 words(6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Constable Notables 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 Constable arrived in North America very early:

Constable Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Robert Constable, who landed in Virginia in 1622-1623
  • Robert Constable who settled in Virginia in 1624
  • Sarah Constable settled in Virginia in 1656
  • Sarah Constable, who landed in Virginia in 1656
  • Wm Constable, who landed in Virginia in 1657


Constable Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Martha Constable, who landed in Virginia in 1711
  • Joseph Constable, who landed in Virginia in 1713
  • Jane Constable, who arrived in Virginia in 1714

Constable Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Benjamin Eastmand Constable, who arrived in New York, NY in 1834
  • Nathaniel Constable, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1840
  • Marmaduke Constable, who arrived in Virginia in 1884

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  • Alexander Constable, Commander Order of the British Empire from England, and direct descendant of the English Duries from Scotland
  • John Constable (1776-1837), English Romantic painter, best known for his landscape paintings of Dedham Vale
  • Henry Constable (1562-1613), English poet
  • James Ashley Constable (b. 1984), English footballer
  • Sir Marmaduke Constable (1443-1518), English soldier
  • Sir Robert Constable (1478-1537), of Flamborough, Sheriff of Yorkshire, executed for treason for taking part in the Pilgrimage of Grace
  • Sir William Constable (1590-1655), baptized, 1st Baronet English soldier and politician and regicide, son of Sir Robert Constable
  • Archibald Constable (1774-1827), Scottish publisher


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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: Semper paratus
Motto Translation: Always prepared.

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The Constable Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Constable 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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