Blathirwick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

The name Blathirwick is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It comes from when a family lived in the village of Blatherwycke, in the county of Northamptonshire, at the side of a lake. Alternatively, the name could have originated at Bleathwaite Coppice, South Lakeland in Cumbria. 1

Early Origins of the Blathirwick family

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

Early History of the Blathirwick family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blathirwick research. Another 247 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1198, 1230, 1300, 1314, 1500, 1649, 1683, 1704, 1717, 1746 and 1785 are included under the topic Early Blathirwick History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Blathirwick Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Blathirwick were recorded, including Blathwayte, Blatherwick, Blathirwick, Blatherwycke, Blarewic, Bladrewyc, Blatherwyke and many more.

Early Notables of the Blathirwick family

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Migration of the Blathirwick family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Blathirwick family emigrate to North America: a number of settlers who arrived in the New World by the 19th century.

The Blathirwick 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: Virtute Et Veritate
Motto Translation: With virtue and truth.

Citations +

Barber, Henry, British Family Names London: Elliot Stock, 62 Paternoster Row, 1894. Print.