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Where did the English Pocock family come from? What is the English Pocock family crest and coat of arms? When did the Pocock family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Pocock family history? The name Pocock is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Pocock was a name used for a proud or gaudy person. The surname Pocock is derived from the various Old English words pecok, pacok, pocok, pehen, and pohen, which all mean peacock. Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Pocock include Pocock, Pococke and others. First found in Durham 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. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pocock research. Another 319 words(23 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Pocock History in all our PDF Extended History products. More information is included under the topic Early Pocock Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Pocock were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: Pocock Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
Pocock Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
Pocock Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
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: Regi regnoque fidelis Motto Translation: Faithful to king and kingdom.
The Pocock Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Pocock 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 6 May 2012 at 13:50. ©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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