Toothe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

The surname Toothe is Anglo-Saxon in origin. It is derived from the Old English "toth," meaning "tooth," and was most likely originally bestowed as a nickname on someone with a prominent tooth or teeth.

Early Origins of the Toothe family

The surname Toothe was first found in London, where Hugo cum dentibus ("Hugo with the tooth") was living in 1102. The nickname origin of the name makes it likely that several branches of the Toothe family emerged independently in different areas during the Middle Ages.

Early History of the Toothe family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Toothe research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1102, 1219, 1275, 1660, 1828, 1844, 1854 and 1900 are included under the topic Early Toothe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Toothe Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tooth, Toothe and others.

Early Notables of the Toothe family

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Migration of the Toothe family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alester Tooth, who immigrated to New England in 1652; Eliz Tooth, who settled in Virginia in 1666; Edmd Tooth, who was granted land in Virginia in 1677.

The Toothe Motto +

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: Perseverantia palman obtinebit
Motto Translation: Perseverance will obtain the reward.