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Where did the English Mansur family come from? What is the English Mansur family crest and coat of arms? When did the Mansur family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Mansur family history? The Mansur surname is generally thought to have come from the male personal name Manasseh, which is ultimately from the Hebrew Menashe meaning "one who causes to forget." Some instances of the surname may have occupational roots, coming from Anglo-Norman French word "mance," meaning "handle," and used as a name for someone who made handles for tools or implements.Mansur has been spelled many different ways, including Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Manserg, Mansergh, Mansbergh, Manser, Mansur, Mansurg, Mansurgh and many more. First found in Westmorland 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 when Thomas of Manserg held estates. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mansur research. Another 336 words(24 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1510, and 1600 are included under the topic Early Mansur History in all our PDF Extended History products. More information is included under the topic Early Mansur Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Mansurs to arrive on North American shores: Tho Manser, who came to Virginia in 1653; John Manser, who came to Maryland in 1680; Allen Manser, who arrived in America in 1745; James Manser, who was deported to America in 1761. 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: Dum spiro spero Motto Translation: While I have breath I have hope.
The Mansur Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Mansur 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 7 April 2011 at 09:51. ©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Tools
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