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Where did the English Spry family come from? What is the English Spry family crest and coat of arms? When did the Spry family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Spry family history? The distinguished surname Spry originated in Cornwall, a region of southwest England that is celebrated in the Arthurian romances of the Middle Ages. Though surnames became common during medieval times, English people were formerly known only by a single name. Under the Feudal System of government, surnames evolved and they often reflected life on the manor and in the field. Nickname surnames were rare among the Cornish, they did occasionally adopt names that reflected the physical characteristics or other attributes of the original bearer of the name. The name Spry is a nickname type of surname for a person who is lively and alert. Tracing the origin of the name further, we found the name Spry was originally from the Old English word spray, of the same meaning.Cornish surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The official court languages, which were Latin and French, were also influential on the spelling of a surname. Since the spelling of surnames was rarely consistent in medieval times, and scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings of their surname in the ancient chronicles. Moreover, a large number of foreign names were brought into England, which accelerated and accentuated the alterations to the spelling of various surnames. Lastly, spelling variations often resulted from the linguistic differences between the people of Cornwall and the rest of England. The Cornish spoke a unique Brythonic Celtic language which was first recorded in written documents during the 10th century. However, they became increasingly Anglicized, and Cornish became extinct as a spoken language in 1777, although it has been revived by Cornish patriots in the modern era. The name has been spelled Spry, Spray, Spre, Spraye, Sprye, Sprey, Sprie and many more. First found in Cornwall, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, as Lords of the manor of Spryton, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spry research. Another 192 words(14 lines of text) covering the years 1485, 1612, 1685, 1715, and 1775 are included under the topic Early Spry History in all our PDF Extended History products. More information is included under the topic Early Spry Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Spry or a variant listed above: Spry Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
Spry Settlers in the United States in the 18th 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: Soyez sage et simple Motto Translation: Be wise and simple.
The Spry Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Spry 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 3 October 2011 at 14:09. ©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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