Botychand History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe founding heritage of the Botychand family is in the Anglo-Saxon culture that once dominated in Britain. The name Botychand comes from when one of the family worked as a maker or seller of knives. The surname Botychand comes from the Old English word bodkin, which is also spelled bodekin, and refers to a short, pointed weapon or dagger. Early Origins of the Botychand familyThe surname Botychand was first found in Kent, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Botychand familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Botychand research. Another 208 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1297, 1312, 1331, 1349, 1369, 1518, 1519, 1523, 1572, 1610, 1611, 1623, 1639, 1640, 1710, 1752 and 1779 are included under the topic Early Botychand History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Botychand Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Botychand has been spelled many different ways, including Badkin, Bodkin, Bodekin, Badekin, Bodekyn, Badekyn, Batekyn, Bodychen, Battkin and many more. Early Notables of the Botychand familyMore information is included under the topic Early Botychand Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Botychand family to IrelandSome of the Botychand family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Botychand familyThousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Botychands to arrive in North America: a number of settlers who arrived by the 19th century.
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: Crom-a-Boo Motto Translation: Crom for ever. |