Hammock History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Hammock familyThe surname Hammock was first found in Devon where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century. Early History of the Hammock familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hammock research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1777, 1867, 1887 and 1969 are included under the topic Early Hammock History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hammock Spelling VariationsSound was what guided spelling in the essentially pre-literate Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Also, before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Therefore, spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Hammock family name include Hammock, Hammick, Ammock, Ammick and others. Early Notables of the Hammock familyAnother 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hammock Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hammock RankingIn the United States, the name Hammock is the 5,309th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
For political, religious, and economic reasons, thousands of English families boarded ships for Ireland, Canada, the America colonies, and many of smaller tropical colonies in the hope of finding better lives abroad. Although the passage on the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving, those families that survived the trip often went on to make valuable contributions to those new societies to which they arrived. Early immigrants bearing the Hammock surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Hammock Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Hammock Settlers in United States in the 19th 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: Laudari a laudato Motto Translation: Praised by those who are praised.
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