Ebbett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The surname Ebbett, comes from the Old English word "abbod," which in turn comes from a Latin and a Greek root, and means "priest." The celibacy of the clergy makes it unlikely that this name is actually an occupational name for a priest, but rather was likely a name first used by someone who employed by the church, or someone thought to resemble an abbot in some way.

Early Origins of the Ebbett family

The surname Ebbett was first found in the counties of Oxfordshire, Huntingdon, Bedfordshire and Cambridge from very ancient times, before the Norman Conquest of England by Duke William of Normandy in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Ebbett family

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Ebbett Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Abbott, Abbot, Abbotts, Abbett, Abbet, Abott and others.

Early Notables of the Ebbett family

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Migration of the Ebbett family to Ireland

Some of the Ebbett family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ebbett migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ebbett Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Mr. Joseph Ebbett U.E. from Long Island, New York who settled in New Brunswick c. 1783 married to Eleanor McCarthy they had 8 children 1

Ebbett migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Ebbett Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

James Ebbett, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Empress" in 1865
John Ebbett, aged 41, a farmer, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Halcione" in 1870 2
Jane Ebbett, aged 40, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Halcione" in 1870 2
Eliza Ebbett, aged 11, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Halcione" in 1870 2
George Ebbett, aged 8, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Halcione" in 1870 2
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The Ebbett 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: Deo patria amicis
Motto Translation: A friend to God and my country.

Citations +

Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 12th December 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html