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Libby Family Crest
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Where did the English Libby family come from? What is the English Libby family crest and coat of arms? When did the Libby family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Libby family history?

The name Libby is from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of the Britain and comes from the given name Isabel; Libby is a pet form of that name. Isabel is itself a form of the very popular female personal name Elizabeth which developed in the French region of Provence. Thus, the name Libby is a metonymic surname, which is derived from the name of the mother.

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The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Libby has been spelled many different ways, including Libby, Libbie, Libbey, Lebby and others.

First found in Yorkshire 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.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Libby research. Another 326 words(23 lines of text) covering the years 1298 and 1506 are included under the topic Early Libby History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Libby Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Libbys to arrive in North America:

Libby Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • John Libby landed in Maine in 1630
  • John Libby, who landed in Maine in 1630-1635

Libby Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • William L and Miss A Libby arrived in San Francisco in 1851
  • P Libby, who landed in San Francisco, Cal in 1851
  • M E Libby, who arrived in San Francisco, Cal in 1855

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  • Willard Frank Libby (1908-1980), American physical chemist, famous for his role in the 1949 development of radiocarbon dating
  • Frederick Libby (1892-1970), the first American ace of World War I, recipient of the Military Cross
  • Jeff Libby (b. 1974), American former professional NHL ice hockey defenseman
  • George Dalton Libby (1919-1950), United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor
  • Stephen Augustus Libby (1853-1935), American baseball player


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  2. Crispin, M. Jackson and Leonce Mary. Falaise Roll Recording Prominent Companions of William Duke of Normandy at the Conquest of England. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
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  6. Virkus, Frederick A. Ed. Immigrant Ancestors A List of 2,500 Immigrants to America Before 1750. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1964. Print.
  7. Thirsk, Joan. The Agrarian History of England and Wales. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press: 7 Volumes. Print.
  8. Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
  9. Sanders, Joanne McRee Edition. English Settlers in Barbados 1637-1800. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
  10. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
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The Libby Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Libby 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.

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