Salmon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The ancient Anglo-Saxon surname Salmon came from the baptismal name for the son of Solomon. Patronymic surnames arose out of the vernacular and religious given name traditions. The vernacular or regional naming tradition is the oldest and most pervasive type of patronymic surname. According to this custom, names were originally composed of vocabulary elements from the local language. In the religious naming tradition, which was developed later than the vernacular tradition, surnames were bestowed in honor of religious figures or church officials. In Europe, the Christian Church was one of the most powerful influences on the formation of given names. Personal names derived from the names of saints, apostles, biblical figures, and missionaries are widespread in most European countries. In the Middle Ages, they became increasingly popular because people believed that the souls of the deceased continued to be involved in this world. They named their children after saints in the hope that the child would be blessed or protected by the saint.

Early Origins of the Salmon family

The surname Salmon was first found in Cumberland and Surrey. The manor of Salmons in Caterham, county Surrey is known to have belonged temp. Edward III to Roger Saleman. 1 The Salmond family of Waterfoot, Cumberland are or French origin, one of their ancestors having fled to England during the persecutions of the Huguenots.

One of the first records of the family was John Salmon (died 1325), Bishop of Norwich and Chancellor, "was probably of humble origin; his parents' names were Soloman and Amicia or Alice. He became a monk at Ely and was elected prior of that house before 1291. On the death of William of Louth in 1298 the majority of the chapter chose Prior Salmon as their bishop, but the minority chose John Langton, the king's chancellor and afterwards bishop of Chichester. The archbishop decided in favour of Salmon. " 2

Early History of the Salmon family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Salmon research. Another 59 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1644, 1648, 1675, 1679, 1690, 1706, 1713, 1742, 1767 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Salmon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Salmon Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Salmon has been recorded under many different variations, including Salmon, Salman, Salmond, Samon and others.

Early Notables of the Salmon family

Notables of the family at this time include

William Salmon (1644-1713), known as the "professor of five wives," English maker of drugs with questionable credentials
Nathanael Salmon (1675-1742), was an English historian and antiquary, the son of Thomas Salmon (1648-1706), who married Katherine, daughter of Serjeant John Bradshaw. Thomas Salmon (1679-1767) was a b...
Thomas Salmon (1648-1706), was an English divine and writer on music, the son of Thomas Salmon, gentleman, of Hackney. Another Thomas Salmon (1679-1767), was a historical and geographical writer, born...

Salmon World Ranking

In the United States, the name Salmon is the 2,482^nd most popular surname with an estimated 12,435 people with that name. 3 However, in France, the name Salmon is ranked the 378^th most popular surname with an estimated 11,102 people with that name. 4 And in Australia, the name Salmon is the 880^th popular surname with an estimated 4,495 people with that name. 5 The United Kingdom ranks Salmon as 693^rd with 9,626 people. 6

Migration of the Salmon family to Ireland

Some of the Salmon family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 64 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Salmon migration to the United States +

For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Salmon or a variant listed above:

Salmon Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Daniel Salmon, who arrived in Lynn, Massachusetts in 1634 7
Mr. Stephen Salmon, (Samman, Sammon), (d. 1651), English servant who arrived in Maryland in 1634 aboard the ship "Ark and Dove" 8
Stephen Salmon, who landed in Maryland in 1646 7
Edward Salmon, who arrived in Virginia in 1651 7
Francis Salmon, who arrived in Maryland in 1651-1652 7
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Salmon Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hugh Salmon, who arrived in Virginia in 1703 7
John Salmon, who arrived in Virginia in 1706 7
Alexander Salmon, who landed in Virginia in 1713 7
Jacques Salmon, who landed in Louisiana in 1718-1724 7
John Salmon, who landed in Georgia in 1732 7
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Salmon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph Salmon, aged 19, who arrived in New York in 1812 7
Mathew Salmon, who arrived in New York, NY in 1816 7
Richard Salmon, who landed in New York, NY in 1817 7
James Salmon, who landed in New York in 1828 7
William Salmon, who arrived in New York in 1842 7
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Salmon migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Salmon Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Elizabeth Salmon and her husband settled in Newfoundland in 1774 9

Salmon migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Salmon Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century

Mr. Joseph Salmon, English convict who was convicted in London, England for life, transported aboard the "Barwell" in September 1797, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 10

Salmon Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Thomas Salmon, British convict who was convicted in Norfolk, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Calcutta" in February 1803, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 11
Mr. John Salmon, (Solomon), (b. 1800), aged 18, Scottish convict who was convicted in Aberdeen, Scotland for 14 years, transported aboard the "Baring" in December 1818, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1870 12
Mr. John Salmon, English convict who was convicted in Derbyshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Canada" on 23rd April 1819, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 13
Mr. Thomas Salmon, British Convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 14 years for coining, transported aboard the "Caledonia" on 5th July 1820, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 14
Mr. John Salmon, English convict who was convicted in Surrey, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Caledonia" in 19th June 1822, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 15
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Salmon migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Salmon Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

John Salmon, aged 20, who arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship "Oriental" in 1840
Eliza Salmon, aged 20, who arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship "Oriental" in 1840
Mr. John Salmon, (b. 1819), aged 20, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Oriental" arriving in Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on 31st January 1840 16
Mrs. Salmon, (b. 1819), aged 20, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Oriental" arriving in Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on 31st January 1840 16
Captain Salmon, Australian settler travelling from Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Bolina" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 30th October 1842 17
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Salmon migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 18

Salmon Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century

Mr. Peter Salmon, aged 20 who arrived in St. Kitts (St Christopher) aboard the ship "Amity" in 1635 7
Mr. William Salmon, (b. 1610), aged 25, British settler traveling aboard the ship "Matthew" arriving in St Christopher (Saint Kitts) in 1635 19
Joseph Salmon, his wife Margaret and son Joseph and servants settled in Barbados in 1679

Contemporary Notables of the name Salmon (post 1700) +

Edward Lloyd "Ed" Salmon Jr. (1934-2016), American bishop in The Episcopal Church
William Charles Salmon (1868-1925), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Representative from Tennessee 7th District, 1923-25 20
Wade Preston Salmon Jr., American politician, Candidate for Mayor of Burlington, North Carolina, 2009 20
Thomas Paul Salmon (b. 1932), American Democratic Party politician, Municipal judge in Vermont, 1963; Member of Vermont State House of Representatives, 1965; Governor of Vermont, 1973-77 20
Thomas Salmon, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1912 20
Stacey Salmon, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2000 20
Nancy Salmon, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1972 20
Michael N. Salmon, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from New York County 14th District, 1864-65 20
Matthew James Salmon (b. 1958), American Republican politician, Telecommunications executive; Member of Arizona State Senate 21st District, 1991-95; U.S. Representative from Arizona, 1995-2001, 2013- 20
Mary Ann Salmon, American Democratic Party politician, Presidential Elector for Arkansas, 1992 20
... (Another 28 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Salmon family +

HMAS Sydney II

Mr. John Salmon (1921-1941), Australian Able Seaman from Homebush, New South Wales, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 21

North Sea Flood

Jack Bernard Salmon, British citizen, living in Fellixstowe, England,killed in the North Sea Flood, a major storm surge in 1953
Stella Wisbey Salmon, British citizen, living in Fellixstowe, England,killed in the North Sea Flood, a major storm surge in 1953
Robin Anthony Salmon, British citizen, living in Fellixstowe, England,killed in the North Sea Flood, a major storm surge in 1953

The Salmon 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: Optima sapientia probitas
Motto Translation: Probity is the best wisdom.

Citations +

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