Oatis Family Crest and Name History

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The Ancient History Of The Distinguished Surname Oatis

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

The distinguished surname Oatis emerged among the industrious people of Flanders, which was an important trading partner and political ally of Britain during the Middle Ages. As a result of the frequent commercial intercourse between the Flemish and English nations, many Flemish migrants settled in Britain. In early times, people were known by only a single name. However, as the population grew and people travelled further afield, it became increasingly necessary to assume an additional name to differentiate between bearers of the same personal name. One of the most common classes of surname is the patronymic surname, which was usually derived from the first name of the person's father. Flemish surnames of this type are often characterized by the diminutive suffix -kin, which became very frequent in England during the 14th century. The surname Oatis is derived from the Old French personal names Odes, Otes, Odon, and Otton. These are all derived fromthe Old German names Odo and Otto, which literally mean riches. Occasionally, the name Oatis is a local surname derived from the settlement of Ott in Belgium.

Flemish surnames are characterized by a large number of spelling variations. One reason for this is that medieval English lacked definite spelling rules. The spellings of surnames were also influenced by the official court languages, which were French and Latin. Names were rarely spelled consistently in medieval times, when most people were illiterate. Scribes and church officals recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to specific spelling rules, and people often had their names registered in several different forms throughout their lives. One of the greatest reasons for change is the linguistic uniqueness of the Flemish settlers in England, who spoke a language closely related to Dutch. The pronounciation and spelling of Flemish names were often altered to suit the tastes of English-speaking people. In many cases, the first, final, or middle syllables of surnames were eliminated. The name has been spelled Oates, Oats, Otes, Otis, Oaten, Otten, Oadt, Otton, Oton and many more.

First found in Cornwall where they were seated from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

A look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Oatis: John Otis, who arrived in Hingham, Massachusetts in 1635; Greg Oates who settled in Virginia in 1637; George Oats, his wife Hannah and children, who settled in Barbados in 1679.

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