Nimoy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Early Origins of the Nimoy family

The surname Nimoy was first found in Stirlingshire, where they held a family seat from early times.

Early History of the Nimoy family

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Nimoy Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nimmo, Newmarch, Nemmoke, Nemmock, Newmarsh and others.

Early Notables of the Nimoy family

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Migration of the Nimoy family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James Nimmo settled in Virginia in 1716; John Nimmo settled in New England in 1772; Archibald Nimmo settled in Philadelphia in 1864; M.J. Newmark settled in San Francisco in 1862.

Contemporary Notables of the name Nimoy (post 1700) +

Leonard Simon Nimoy (1931-2015), American actor, film director, poet, singer and photographer, best known as "Mr. Spock" in the Star Trek series

The Nimoy 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: I show not boast