| ![Show Contents]() Songer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The name Songer comes from one of the family having worked as a person who was a singaere or musician. During the Middle Ages people were identified by the type of work one did and were referred to in this manner. The traveling musician was therefore named the singaere, and was a well known and respected figure in medieval times. He was the main entertainer at fairs and festivals and was also a source of news and idle gossip from the neighboring towns. Early Origins of the Songer familyThe surname Songer was first found in Devon where one of the first records of the name was Lucas le Syngere who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of 1296. The same rolls listed William le Syngur one year later in Yorkshire. Early History of the Songer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Songer research. Another 123 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1400, 1594, 1602, 1678 and 1811 are included under the topic Early Songer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Songer Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Songer have been found, including: Singer, Singers, Singar and others. Early Notables of the Songer familyNotables of this surname at this time include: John Singer (fl. 1594-1602), an English actor and dramatist who was with Queen Elizabeth's company and the Admiral's (Lord Charles Howard...
Another 28 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Songer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Songer RankingIn the United States, the name Songer is the 9,628th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Songer migration to the United States | + |
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Songer, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were :
Songer Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Maria Songer, aged 27, who arrived in New York in 1905 aboard the ship "Rhein" from Bremen, Germany 2
- Walter Edward Songer, aged 20, who arrived in New York in 1914 aboard the ship "Oceanic" from Southampton, England 2
| Songer migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Songer Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- William Songer, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Whitby" in 1841
- Nahami Songer, aged 40, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Lloyds" in 1842
| Contemporary Notables of the name Songer (post 1700) | + |
- Nancy Butler Songer, American Dean of the School of Education at Drexel University
- Matthew Songer, American surgeon and Chairman of the Board of Pioneer Surgical Technology, best known for having developed Songer Cable, used in spine surgeries
- Donald C. "Don" Songer (1899-1962), American Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1924 to 1927 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Giants
- Don Songer, American Republican politician, Chair of Wilson County Republican Party, 2011 3
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: Fidelitas vincit
Motto Translation: Fidelity prevails.
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Songer migration to the United States 
Songer migration to New Zealand 
