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![Show Contents]() Echerhan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Echerhan name was coined by the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Echerhan was originally a name given to someone who worked as a ploughman, a tiller of the soil, or a farmer. The name Echerhan was originally derived from the Old German word Akermann, which literally means acreman. Early Origins of the Echerhan familyThe surname Echerhan was first found in Dorset where they held a family seat as Lords of the manor, some say before the Norman Conquest by Duke William in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Echerhan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Echerhan research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Echerhan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Echerhan Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Echerhan 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 Echerhan include: Akerman, Acreman, Ackerman, Akarman, Acherman and many more. Early Notables of the Echerhan familyMore information is included under the topic Early Echerhan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Echerhan familyMany 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 Echerhan or a variant listed above: Thomas Ackerman who settled in Virginia in 1653; Carl Ackerman who landed in Canada in 1783; Adam, Charles, David, Francis, George, Jacob, Joseph, Paul, Philip, Stephen, Robert and William Ackerman, all landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1738 and 1867.
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:
Motto Translation: Victory in Truth.
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