Eddings History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name is derived from the Old English personal name Eadda, and means "son of Eadda." Early Origins of the Eddings familyThe surname Eddings was first found in Cambridgeshire, where John Edyng was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327. 1 Early History of the Eddings familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eddings research. Another 32 words (2 lines of text) covering the year 1641 is included under the topic Early Eddings History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Eddings Spelling VariationsUntil quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Eddings include Edding, Eddings, Edyngs, Edings and others. Early Notables of the Eddings familyDistinguished members of the family include
Eddings RankingIn the United States, the name Eddings is the 6,496th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 2
Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Eddings or a variant listed above: Eddings Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Eddings Settlers in United States in the 20th 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: Si sit prudentia Motto Translation: If there be prudence.
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