Creyck History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Scotland

Early Origins of the Creyck family

The surname Creyck was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat from early times. Craik is also a village in Craik Forest, by the Airhouse Burn in the Scottish Borders.

Early History of the Creyck family

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Creyck Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Crake, Craik, Crayke, Craike, Creike, Creyke and others.

Early Notables of the Creyck family

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Migration of the Creyck family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: M. Crake who settled in San Francisco, Cal. in 1850; George Craike settled in Virginia in 1775.

The Creyck 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: Providence