Biddelcombe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

In ancient Anglo-Saxon England, the ancestors of the Biddelcombe surname lived in Bittiscombe, in Somerset. The placename was first recorded in 1180 in the form Bitelescumba, and experts theorize that it is derived from the Old English personal name Bitel and the word cumb, which means valley. Thus the surname Biddelcombe literally means the dweller at Bitta's valley.

Early Origins of the Biddelcombe family

The surname Biddelcombe was first found in Somerset, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Biddelcombe family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Biddelcombe research. Another 251 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1180, 1273, 1500, 1576, 1747, 1750, 1807 and 1878 are included under the topic Early Biddelcombe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Biddelcombe Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Biddelcombe 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 Biddelcombe include: Biddlecombe, Bittiscumbe, Bittiscombe, Bitelescumbe, Biteliscombe, Biddelcombe, Biddalcomb and many more.

Early Notables of the Biddelcombe family

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Biddelcombe migration to the United States +

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 Biddelcombe or a variant listed above:

Biddelcombe Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Walter Biddelcombe who arrived in Michigan in 1892

The Biddelcombe 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: Non Omnis Moriam
Motto Translation: Not all memory