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![Show Contents]() Dobin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Dobin is an ancient Norman name that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Dobin family lived in Staffordshire. This family was originally from St. Aubin, Normandy, and it is from the local form of this place-name, D'Aubin, which literally translates as from Aubin, that their surname derives. 1 Some sources notes note that the name is a diminutive of Dobb, which itself is a pet diminutive of Robert. 2 3 Early Origins of the Dobin familyThe surname Dobin was first found in Staffordshire as a forename, Dobin de Hatton who was listed in the Assize Rolls of 1203. A few years later, Dobin Cusin was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls for Devon in 1221. The first record of the name as a surname was Hugo and Robert Dobin who were listed in the Curia Regis Rolls for Herefordshire in 1207 and later in the Assize Rolls for Berkshire in 1227. 4 Hugo Dobin was recorded in the Rotuli de Oblatis et Finibus, King John. 5 Early History of the Dobin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dobin research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1539, 1641, 1674 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Dobin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dobin Spelling VariationsMultitudes of spelling variations are a hallmark of Anglo Norman names. Most of these names evolved in the 11th and 12th century, in the time after the Normans introduced their own Norman French language into a country where Old and Middle English had no spelling rules and the languages of the court were French and Latin. To make matters worse, medieval scribes spelled words according to sound, so names frequently appeared differently in the various documents in which they were recorded. The name was spelled Dobyns, Dobbins, Dobbings, Dobyn, Dobbin, Dobbyn and many more. Early Notables of the Dobin familyAnother 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Dobin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Dobin family to Ireland
Some of the Dobin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 123 words (9 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Because of this political and religious unrest within English society, many people decided to immigrate to the colonies. Families left for Ireland, North America, and Australia in enormous numbers, traveling at high cost in extremely inhospitable conditions. The New World in particular was a desirable destination, but the long voyage caused many to arrive sick and starving. Those who made it, though, were welcomed by opportunities far greater than they had known at home in England. Many of these families went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Dobin or a variant listed above:
Dobin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Margaret Dobin, who arrived in Maryland in 1678 6
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Dobin Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Mr. Alexander Dobin U.E. who settled in St. Andrews, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1784 7
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Dobin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Susan Dobin, aged 20, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Bucephalus"
- Charles P. Dobin, aged 19, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Switzerland"
- James Wallis Dobin, aged 15, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Switzerland"
- Josiah Dobin, aged 27, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Switzerland"
- Vincent Perren Dobin, aged 16, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Switzerland"
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: Re e merito
Motto Translation: This through merit.
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