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Origins Available: English, Scottish

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

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Mansell, Mansel, Mancell, Mauncell and others.

First found in Glamorganshire, where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mansell research. Another 364 words(26 lines of text) covering the year 1198 is included under the topic Early Mansell History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mansell Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • John Mansell, who arrived in Maryland in 1637
  • Ann Mansell, who landed in Maryland in 1649
  • John Mansell settled in Virginia in 1650
  • John Mansell settled in Virginia in 1653
  • Margaret Mansell, who arrived in Maryland in 1659


Mansell Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • William Mansell settled in Maryland in 1731
  • William Mansell arrived in Maryland in 1731

Mansell Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • E Mansell, who arrived in San Francisco, Cal in 1851
  • Henry Mansell, aged 22, landed in New York in 1862
  • Sarah Mansell, aged 22, arrived in New York in 1862

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  • Gerard Mansell, Company Chairman for the BBC
  • Nigel Mansell (b. 1953), racing driver, Formula One world champion in 1992
  • Clint Mansell (b. 1963), British musician and composer
  • Chris Mansell (b. 1953), Australian poet
  • Most Rev. Henry J. Mansell (b. 1937), Archbishop of Hartford, Connecticut and former 12th Bishop of Buffalo, New York
  • Jessica Mansell (b. 1989), Australian netball player
  • Lee Mansell (b. 1982), British footballer
  • Percy Mansell (1965-1995), South African cricketer
  • Richard Mansell (1813-1904), British railway engineer
  • Sir Robert Mansell (1573-1656), Royal Navy admiral and British member of parliament


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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: Quod vult valde vult
Motto Translation: Whae he wishes, he wishes fervently.

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  6. Bolton, Charles Knowles. Scotch Irish Pioneers In Ulster and America. Montana: Kessinger Publishing. Print.
  7. Adam, Frank. Clans Septs and Regiments of the Scottish Highlands 8th Edition. London: Bacon (G.W.) & Co, 1970. Print. (ISBN 10-0717945006).
  8. Bain, Robert. The Clans and Tartans of Scotland. Glasgow & London: Collins, 1968. Print. (ISBN 000411117-6).
  9. Donaldson, Gordon and Robert S. Morpeth. Who's Who In Scotish History. Wales: Welsh Academic Press, 1996. Print. (ISBN 186057-0054).
  10. Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
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The Mansell Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Mansell 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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