Moneypenny History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

Moneypenny is a name that first reached England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Moneypenny family lived in Fife. Moneypenny is a compound name composed of two elements, the Old English moning, meaning money, and the Old English pening, meaning penny. Moneypenny originated as a nickname to identify a rich man or may have been ironically used to describe a poor man. Another derivation, which is equally valid in certain cases, indicates that Moneypenny is a local name adapted from the place called Magnepeigne in Normandy.

Early Origins of the Moneypenny family

The surname Moneypenny was first found in Fife where they were granted lands by the King of Scotland.

Early History of the Moneypenny family

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Moneypenny Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Moneypenny has been recorded under many different variations, including Moneypenny, Manypenny, Monypenny and others.

Early Notables of the Moneypenny family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was

Lord Moneypenny

Moneypenny migration to the United States +

To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Moneypennys were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America:

Moneypenny Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hugh Moneypenny, who arrived in America in 1760-1763 1
Clemens Moneypenny, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1773

Moneypenny Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

James Moneypenny, who landed in America in 1803 1
Kitty Moneypenny, aged 7, who arrived in New York, NY in 1805 1
M Moneypenny, aged 24, who landed in New York, NY in 1805 1
William Moneypenny, aged 29, who arrived in New York, NY in 1805 1
Arthur Moneypenny, aged 41, who arrived in New York, NY in 1805 1
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Moneypenny Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

George Moneypenny, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States from Plymouth, in 1900
Hebert Moneypenny, aged 4, who settled in America from Belfast, Ireland, in 1920
Annie Moneypenny, aged 11, who landed in America from Belfast, Ireland, in 1920
Emma Moneypenny, aged 9, who landed in America from Belfast, Ireland, in 1920
James Moneypenny, aged 59, who landed in America from Bradford, England, in 1922
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Moneypenny migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Moneypenny Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

James Moneypenny, aged 42, who settled in Toronto, in 1906
Christina Moneypenny, aged 41, who settled in Toronto, Canada, in 1913

Contemporary Notables of the name Moneypenny (post 1700) +

Eric Moneypenny, American comedian and writer
Miss Moneypenny, fictional character in the James Bond novels and films, most often portrayed by Lois Maxwell

The Moneypenny 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: Imperat aequor
Motto Translation: He rules the sea.

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)