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Where did the Scottish Fyffe family come from? What is the Scottish Fyffe family crest and coat of arms? When did the Fyffe family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Fyffe family history? The Fyffe family name was first used by descendants of the Pictish people of ancient Scotland. It is a name for someone who lived in the county of Fife. The surname Fyffe belongs to the category of habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. As a general rule, the greater the distance between individuals and their homelands, the larger the territory they were named after. For example, people who only moved to another parish would be known by the name of their original village, while people who migrated to a different country were often known by the name of a region or country from which they came.Scribes in the Middle Ages did not have access to a set of spelling rules. They spelled according to sound, the result was a great number of spelling variations. In various documents, Fyffe has been spelled Fyfe, Fife, Fyffe, Phyfe, Phyffe and others. First found in Fife, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fyffe research. Another 236 words(17 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1436, 1447, 1453, 1454, 1462, and 1464 are included under the topic Early Fyffe History in all our PDF Extended History products. More information is included under the topic Early Fyffe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Fyffe family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 86 words(6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. The cruelties suffered under the new government forced many to leave their ancient homeland for the freedom of the North American colonies. Those who arrived safely found land, freedom, and opportunity for the taking. These hardy settlers gave their strength and perseverance to the young nations that would become the United States and Canada. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Fyffe: Fyffe 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: Virtute et opera Motto Translation: By virtue and energy.
The Fyffe Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Fyffe 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 25 July 2011 at 08:19. ©2000-2013 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Sign Up
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