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Early Origins of the Malbank family

The surname Malbank was first found in Northumberland. However, some of the family were found at early times in the township of Snape in the North Riding of Yorkshire. Snape Castle was held by many families but "Thorpe Perrow, the seat of Mr. [Mark] Milbank Esq., is a handsome mansion here, surrounded by an extensive park and fine plantations. A chapel which formerly belonged to the castle, has been beautifully fitted up by Mr. Milbank, and divine service is performed in it by the vicar of Well." 1

Early History of the Malbank family

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Malbank Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Milbank, Milbanke and others.

Early Notables of the Malbank family

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Migration of the Malbank family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Milbank settled in Virginia in 1770; Sam Milbank settled in Philadelphia in 1802.



The Malbank Motto +

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: Resolute and firm


  1. Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.


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