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

Maynard is an ancient name whose history on English soil dates back to the wave of emigration that followed the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The name comes from the Germanic personal name Mainard, which is composed of the elements magin, which means strength, and hard, which means hardy, brave or strong. This personal name was popular among the Normans and it was brought to England after the Norman Conquest, when William the Conqueror gave his friends and relatives most of the land formerly owned by Anglo-Saxon aristocrats. The Normans imported a vast number of Norman French personal names, which largely replaced traditional Old English personal names among the upper and middle classes.

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Multitudes of spelling variations are a hallmark of Anglo Norman names. Most of these names evolved in the 11th and 12th century, in the time after the Normans introduced their own Norman French language into a country where Old and Middle English had no spelling rules and the languages of the court were French and Latin. To make matters worse, medieval scribes spelled words according to sound, so names frequently appeared differently in the various documents in which they were recorded. The name was spelled Maynard, Mainard and others.

First found in Suffolk where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Maynard research. Another 206 words(15 lines of text) covering the years 1180, 1577, 1611, and 1614 are included under the topic Early Maynard History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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

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Some of the Maynard family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 98 words(7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Because of this political and religious unrest within English society, many people decided to immigrate to the colonies. Families left for Ireland, North America, and Australia in enormous numbers, traveling at high cost in extremely inhospitable conditions. The New World in particular was a desirable destination, but the long voyage caused many to arrive sick and starving. Those who made it, though, were welcomed by opportunities far greater than they had known at home in England. Many of these families went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Maynard or a variant listed above:

Maynard Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • John Maynard, who landed in Cambridge, Mass in 1634
  • Charles Maynard, who arrived in Maryland in 1650
  • Tobias Maynard, who landed in Virginia in 1656
  • Kingsmill Maynard settled in Virginia in 1663
  • Peter Maynard, who arrived in Virginia in 1665


Maynard Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Frederick Maynard, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1759

Maynard Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Richard Maynard, who landed in Charleston, SC in 1820
  • Gabriel Maynard, who arrived in Charleston, SC in 1826
  • Thomas Maynard, aged 29, arrived in Boston, Mass in 1847
  • William Maynard, aged 27, arrived in New York in 1849
  • Isabella Maynard, aged 23, landed in New York in 1849


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  • Horace Maynard (1814-1882), American educator, attorney, politician and diplomat
  • Ken Maynard (1895-1973), American motion picture stuntman and actor
  • Bradley Gray Maynard (b. 1979), American amateur wrestler and mixed martial artist
  • Edward Maynard (1813-1891), American firearms inventor, most famous for his breechloading rifle design
  • Robert Clyve Maynard (1937-1993), American journalist, newspaper publisher, and editor
  • David Swinson Maynard (1808-1873), American pioneer, one of Seattle's founding fathers
  • Finian Maynard (b. 1974), Irish six-time speed windsurfing world champion


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  • A Genealogy of Jacob S. Maurer (Also Maynard Family) and Wife Elisabeth Rickli by William Benz Maynard.
  • The Maynards of East Kentucky by Roland B. Maynard.
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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: Manus justa nardus
Motto Translation: A just hand is a precious ointment.

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  2. Burke, John Bernard Ed. The Roll of Battle Abbey. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
  3. Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
  4. Bradford, William. History of Plymouth Plantation 1620-1647 Edited by Samuel Eliot Morrison 2 Volumes. New York: Russell and Russell, 1968. Print.
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  6. Burke, Sir Bernard. General Armory Of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Ramsbury: Heraldry Today. Print.
  7. MacAulay, Thomas Babington. History of England from the Accession of James the Second 4 volumes. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1879. Print.
  8. Foster, Joseph. Dictionary of Heraldry Feudal Coats of Arms and Pedigrees. London: Bracken Books, 1989. Print. (ISBN 1-85170-309-8).
  9. Le Patourel, John. The Norman Empire. New York: Oxford University Press, 1976. Print. (ISBN 0-19-822525-3).
  10. Virkus, Frederick A. Ed. Immigrant Ancestors A List of 2,500 Immigrants to America Before 1750. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1964. Print.
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The Maynard Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Maynard 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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