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Where did the English Stipes family come from? What is the English Stipes family crest and coat of arms? When did the Stipes family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Stipes family history?

The ancient name Stipes is a Norman name that would have been developed in England after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. This name was a name given to a a short or stocky person, having derived from the Old English word stybb, of the same meaning. A broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, nickname surnames referred to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character.

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Before the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Stipes were recorded, including Stubbs, Stubs, Stubbes, Stubb, Stubbe and others.

First found in Staffordshire where they were granted lands at Water-Eaton and Bloxwich by William the Conqueror for their assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. There are elaborate accounts of this family's descent from Belmeis or Beaumeis from Beaumeis-Sur-Dive from Calvados in Normandy through Richard Belmeis, the founder of the family, who was a follower of Roger de Montogomery who was Sheriff of Shropshire and later Bishop of London, about 1100.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stipes research. Another 235 words(17 lines of text) covering the years 1714, 1632, 1676, 1724 and 1806 are included under the topic Early Stipes History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 37 words(3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Stipes Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the Stipes family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 33 words(2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.

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The unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Stipes arrived in North America very early:

Stipes Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Christian Stipes, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1849

Stipes Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • John W Stipes, aged 60, who emigrated to the United States, in 1922

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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: Cedant arma labori
Motto Translation: Let arms give place to labour

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The Stipes Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Stipes 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.

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