The history of the name Comptiss begins in the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain. It was a name for a person who held the noble title of Count. Such names were also occasionally bestowed as nicknames on those of undeservedly haughty or regal bearing.
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Early Origins of the Comptiss family
The surname Comptiss was first found in Durham where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Comptiss family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Comptiss research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1196, 1225, 1262, 1293, 1327, 1769 and 1802 are included under the topic Early Comptiss History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Comptiss 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 Comptiss 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 Comptiss include: Countesse, Cunte, Conte, Counte, Contesse, Count, Comitissa and many more.
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Early Notables of the Comptiss family
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Migration of the Comptiss family
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 Comptiss or a variant listed above: Barnet Counts who sailed to Philadelphia in 1732 and William Counts to Delaware in 1803.
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