Udell Family Crest and Name History

Text Size

Udell PDF Surname History


The Ancient History Of The Distinguished Surname Udell

Udell

Contents

Udell history with Udell Family Crest
About Family Crests

Udell Products

Origin Displayed: English

Where did the English Udell family come from? What is the English coat of arms/family crest? When did the Udell 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 Udell surname comes from the place name Yewdale in Lancashire, which is derived from the Old English word "yew," the type of tree and the Old Norse "dalr," meaning "valley."

Spelling variations of this family name include: Udall, Udale, Udle and others.

First found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, at Udale, before and after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

More

More about the Udell History...

Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes:

Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
Known spelling variations
Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
First settlers to North America
Notable contemporary bearers of the name
A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Udle settled in Carbonear, Newfoundland, in 1798; Patrick Udall settled in Maryland in 1685; John Udall settled in New England in 1751; James Udell settled in Philadelphia in 1862.

For more information on the last name Udell, the PDF Surname History is available for purchase as well as other products.

Tell Me More About Family Crests

Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist

We have researched the Udell family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.

Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...

More

Family Crests: Timeline

Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...

More

Family Crests: Elements

In the Udell coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement. Again the Family Crest is just part of the story of Coats of Arms or Heraldry. Heraldry is defined as the hereditary art or science of blazoning, the description is appropriate technical terms of Coats-of-Arms and other heraldic and armorial insignia, and is of very ancient origin...

More

Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate

We encourage you to study the Udell genealogy to find out if you descend from someone who bore a particular family crest. Anyone making a study of heraldry usually becomes interested in Genealogy or seeking legal claim to a particular family crest. No families, not even the royal houses, can make sound claim to the right to bear arms unless a proven connection is established through attested Genealogical records...

More

Udell Family Crest Products

Anniversary

Anniversary products for the name Udell.

Apparel

Apparel emphasing the family crest for the name Udell.

Armorial histories

Armorial histories for the name Udell.

Ceramics

Ceramics proudly displaying the Udell family crest.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms for the name Udell.

Downloads

Downloads featuring the family crest for the surname Udell.

Family Crest

Family Crest for the name Udell.

Family Tree

Family Tree showing the Udell family crest.

Hand Painted Plaques

Hand Painted Plaques with the family crest for the name Udell.

Keychains

Keychains revealing the family crest for the surname Udell.

Mouse pads

Mouse pads emphasing the Udell family crest.

New Products

New Products displaying the family crest for the name Udell.

Packages

Packages featuring the family crest for the surname Udell.

Plaques and Frames

Plaques and Frames with a Udell family crest.

Surname Histories

Surname Histories for the name Udell.

Symbolism

Symbolism featuring the family crest for the surname Udell.

Travel Mugs

Travel Mugs emphasing the Udell family crest.

Popular Products
	Armorial History With Coat of Arms
	Coat of Arms & Surname History Package
	Family Crest Image (jpg) Heritage Series - 300 DPI
	Key-chain
	Coffee Mug
	Armorial History with Frame
	Framed Surname History and Coat of Arms

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