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![Show Contents]() Bisse History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The ancient name Bisse is a Norman name that would have been developed in England after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. This name was a name given to a person with a dark complexion or person who dressed in dark clothing. The name stems from the Old English root bis, which means dingy or murky. Early Origins of the Bisse familyThe surname Bisse was first found in Surrey, where they had been granted lands by King William, their liege Lord, after the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Bisse familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bisse research. Another 55 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1602, 1615, 1630, 1640, 1667, 1680, 1709, 1710, 1711, 1713, 1721 and 1731 are included under the topic Early Bisse History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bisse Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Bisse were recorded, including Biss, Bisse and others. Early Notables of the Bisse familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was - Philip Bisse (1667-1721), an English Bishop of St David's (1710-1713) and Bishop of Hereford (1713-1721.) He was a native of Oldbury in Gloucestershire. "The bishop published several of his sermons. O...
- His younger brother Thomas Bisse (d. 1731), was also and English divine and Bbishop of Hereford. He later bequeathed the properties to his brother in law, Reverend de Salis
 Migration of the Bisse family to Ireland
Some of the Bisse 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.
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The unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Bisse arrived in North America very early:
Bisse Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- William Bisse, who arrived in Maryland in 1650 1
- Matthew Bisse, who settled in Virginia in 1654
Bisse Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Mary Bisse, who settled in New England in 1742
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: Ayez prudence
Motto Translation: Have prudence.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Bisse migration to the United States 
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