|
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
- no headaches!
 Text  An excerpt from www.HouseOfNames.com archives copyright © 2000 - 2012
Origins Available: English, Irish, Scottish
Where did the English Cummings family come from? What is the English Cummings family crest and coat of arms? When did the Cummings family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Cummings family history?
It is generally believed that this name comes from a Breton personal name, derived from element "cam," meaning "bent," or "crooked;" or perhaps from the herb called "cummin" (cumin). Or the name may have come from the place name Comines, in Flanders, Northern France.
 MoreMore about the Cummings History...
Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
Spelling variations of this family name include: Cumin, Cumins, Cumine, Cummin, Cummins, Cummine, Comings, Comins, Commin and many more.First found in Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire in England, in the 12th and 13th centuries. Robert of Comyn (Comines,) a noble who accompanied William the Conqueror in 1066 and was made Earl of Northumberland. Today Commins is a small hamlet in Denbighshire and Commins Coch is a small village in the county of Powys, Wales.
MoreMore about the Cummings History...
Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cummings research. Another 973 words(70 lines of text) covering the years 1124, 1133, 1153, 1258, 1263, 1264, 1275, 1286, 1289, 1296, 1302, and 1306 are included under the topic Early Cummings History in all our PDF Extended History products.
MoreMore about the Cummings History...
Our PDF Extended History includes the early notables!
Another 125 words(9 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Cummings Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.
MoreMore about the Cummings History...
Our PDF Extended History includes the Life In Ireland!
Some of the Cummings family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 107 words(8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
MoreMore about the Cummings History...
This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Cummings. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Cummings Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Isaac Cummings, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1630
- Samuel Cummings, who arrived in Maryland in 1663
Cummings Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Archibald Cummings, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1725-1726
- Frances Cummings, who arrived in New England in 1733
- Thomas Cummings, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pa in 1773
- John Cummings, who arrived in New York in 1774
- Andrew Cummings, who landed in America in 1795
Cummings Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- George Cummings, aged 28, arrived in New York in 1800
- Robert Cummings, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1808
- Margaret Cummings, aged 50, arrived in Maine in 1812
- Sussan Cummings, aged 32, landed in Massachusetts in 1812
- James Cummings, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1817
Cummings Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century
- Edward Cummings, who landed in Alabama in 1917
MoreMore about the Cummings History...
We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- Candy William Arthur Cummings (1848-1924), American baseball pitcher
- Edward Estlin Cummings (1894-1962), American writer and painter
- Maria Susanna Cummings (1827-1866), American writer
- Homer Stillé Cummings (1870-1956), American lawyer, U.S. Attorney General (1933-39)
- Bruce Frederick Cummings (1889-1917), English zoologist
- Burton L. Cummings OC, OM (b. 1947), Canadian musician and songwriter, lead singer and frequent keyboardist for the Canadian rock band The Guess Who
- David Cummings, British musician and scriptwriter
MoreMore about the Cummings History...
We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- Ancestors and Descendants [including the Cummings Family] of James Comins by Lucia B. Comins.
- The History and Genealogy of the Cummins (also Cummings) Family by Nora B. Cummins.
MoreMore Cummings Products...
All products shipped by HouseofNames.com are 100% guaranteed. HouseofNames.com and its partners have been researching and writing family name history documents since 1968. We have provided millions of histories worldwide - each with the Personal Service that ensures that new customers become repeat customers. | More Family Crest Products |
MoreMore about the Cummings Family Crest...
Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
MoreMore about the Cummings History...
- Hitching, F.K and S. Hitching. References to English Surnames in 1601-1602. Walton On Thames: 1910. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0181-3).
- Burke, Sir Bernard. General Armory Of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Ramsbury: Heraldry Today. Print.
- Ingram, Rev. James. Translator Anglo-Saxon Chronicle 1823. Print.
- Le Patourel, John. The Norman Empire. New York: Oxford University Press, 1976. Print. (ISBN 0-19-822525-3).
- Magnusson, Magnus. Chambers Biographical Dictionary 5th edition. Edinburgh: W & R Chambers, 1990. Print.
- Markale, J. Celtic Civilization. London: Gordon & Cremonesi, 1976. Print.
- Best, Hugh. Debrett's Texas Peerage. New York: Coward-McCann, 1983. Print. (ISBN 069811244X).
- Bardsley, C.W. A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6).
- Egle, William Henry. Pennsylvania Genealogies Scotch-Irish and German. Harrisburg: L.S. Hart, 1886. Print.
- Samuelsen, W. David. New York City Passenger List Manifests Index 1820 - 1824. North Salt Lake, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems International, 1986. Print.
- ...
The Cummings Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Cummings 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 23 November 2011 at 07:37.
©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details.
houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation.
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
- no headaches!
|
|
