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Origins Available: English, Scottish Where did the English Sterrett family come from? What is the English Sterrett family crest and coat of arms? When did the Sterrett family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Sterrett family history? The earliest origins of the Sterrett surname date from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name reveals that an early member was a person whose personality or appearance called to mind a star. Sterrett is a nickname, which belongs to the category of hereditary surnames. Nicknames form a broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, and can refer directly or indirectly to one's personality, physical attributes, mannerisms, or even their habits of dress. The surname Sterrett comes from the Old English words sterre, or starre, which mean star, and would have been given to someone with a bright personality. This word was also used to refer to a white patch of hair on the forehead of a horse, an so, it may have been transferred to refer to someone with a streak of white hair. It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Sterrett are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Sterrett include: Starr, Star, Starre, Ster, Sterr and others. First found in Wiltshire where they held a family seat from ancient times in the village of Longbridge Deverill at Glastonbury. It is said that King Alfred, King of the west Saxons, camped the night in the Deverill valley before defeating the Danes at the Battle of Ethandune in 878. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sterrett research. Another 280 words(20 lines of text) covering the year 1086 is included under the topic Early Sterrett History in all our PDF Extended History products. More information is included under the topic Early Sterrett Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Sterrett family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 103 words(7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Sterrett or a variant listed above: Sterrett Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
Sterrett 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: Vive en espoir Motto Translation: Live in hope
The Sterrett Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Sterrett 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 20 November 2011 at 00:34. ©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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