| ![Show Contents]() Blunsen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Early Origins of the Blunsen familyThe surname Blunsen was first found in Suffolk at Blundeston, a parish, in the incorporation and hundred of Mutford and Lothingland. 1 Blundsdon St Andrew and Broad Blunsdon in Wiltshire are related to the family too as the Domesday Book records these parishes as Bluntesdone at that time. 2 Bluntesdon Synt Andrew was recorded in 1281 while Bradebluntesdon was recorded in 1234. 3 The first record for the family was Brian de Bluntesdon was listed in the Hundredorum Rolls for Wiltshire in 1255. Later, Robert de Blundeston was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Suffolk in 1327. 4 A very rare name, we must move forward hundreds of years to find the next entry, that of Nicholas Bunteston in the Feet of Fines for Huntingdonshire in 1593. 4 Early History of the Blunsen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blunsen research. Another 145 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1082, 1327, 1400, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1555 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Blunsen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blunsen Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Blunsen have been found, including Blondeston, Blundeston, Blondston, Blundston, Blundeson, Blondeson, Blundesvill, Blondesville, Blunville, Blondville, Blundsden, Blunderon, Blunderston, Blondsden, Blunsdon, Blonsden, Blundstone, Blunsden, Blunsen, Blonsen, Blunson, Blonson, Blandeston, Blandestone, Blanderston, Blandson, Blanson and many more. Early Notables of the Blunsen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Blunsen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Blunsen familyFamilies began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Blunsen, or a variant listed above: John Blunston, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1682; Michael Blunston, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1682; and John, Blunston Jr., who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1707..
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: Post nubes lux
Motto Translation: After clouds, light
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
- Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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