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Where did the English Winnett family come from? What is the English Winnett family crest and coat of arms? When did the Winnett family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Winnett family history? The ancestors of the name Winnett date back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Winnett family lived at Winthrop in the county of Lincolnshire. That place-name is derived from the Old English personal name Winn, meaning friend and porp, meaning settlement, and indicates that it was once owned by someone name Winn.It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Winnett 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 Winnett include: Winthorpe, Wynethorpe, Wynthorpe, Winethorpe, Wynethrop, Winthrop, Winthropp, Winethrop, Winthorp, Winthropp, Wynthropp, Wynethropp, Wynthrop, Winthrip, Winthrup, Withrupp, Withripp, Winthroppe, Wynthroppe and many more. First found in Lincolnshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor, some say at the time of the Norman Conquest of England in the year 1066 A.D. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Winnett research. Another 237 words(17 lines of text) covering the years 1825, 1630, 1587, 1649, 1606 and 1676 are included under the topic Early Winnett History in all our PDF Extended History products. Another 61 words(4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Winnett Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Winnett family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 69 words(5 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 Winnett or a variant listed above: Winnett Settlers in the United States in the 17th 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: Hope wins a throne Motto Translation: An anagram of John Winthrop.
The Winnett Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Winnett 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 8 November 2012 at 12:47. ©2000-2013 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Sign Up
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