| ![Show Contents]() Kingdom History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The proud Kingdom family originated in Cornwall, a rugged coastal region in southwestern England. In early times, people were known by only a single name. However, as the population grew and people traveled further afield, it became increasingly necessary to assume an additional name to differentiate between bearers of the same personal name. The manner in which hereditary surnames arose is interesting. Local surnames are derived from where the original bearer lived, was born, or held land. The Kingdom family originally lived in the county of Cornwall, at Kingdon manor. A number of places of this name exist in various counties of England. It translates as the house of the king. Early Origins of the Kingdom familyThe surname Kingdom was first found in the county of Cornwall where they held a family seat from early times. Early History of the Kingdom familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kingdom research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1462 is included under the topic Early Kingdom History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kingdom Spelling VariationsCornish surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The official court languages, which were Latin and French, were also influential on the spelling of a surname. Since the spelling of surnames was rarely consistent in medieval times, and scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings of their surname in the ancient chronicles. Moreover, a large number of foreign names were brought into England, which accelerated and accentuated the alterations to the spelling of various surnames. Lastly, spelling variations often resulted from the linguistic differences between the people of Cornwall and the rest of England. The Cornish spoke a unique Brythonic Celtic language which was first recorded in written documents during the 10th century. However, they became increasingly Anglicized, and Cornish became extinct as a spoken language in 1777, although it has been revived by Cornish patriots in the modern era. The name has been spelled Kindon, Kingdon, Kingdom and others. Early Notables of the Kingdom familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kingdom Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Kingdom family to Ireland
Some of the Kingdom 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.
| Kingdom migration to the United States | + |
A look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Kingdom:
Kingdom Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- William Kingdom, who landed in New York State in 1823 with his wife and child
- Jessie Kingdom, who settled in Englee in 1872
Kingdom Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mr. Henry Kingdom, (b. 1864), aged 39, Cornish miner, from St Austell, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Lucania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 1st August 1903 en route to New Mexico, USA [1]
| Kingdom migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Kingdom Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- William Cook Kingdom, who arrived in Kangaroo Island aboard the ship "Hartley" in 1837 [2]
- Thomas Kingdom, who arrived in Port Adelaide aboard the ship "Apolline" in 1840 [3]
- Thomas Kingdom, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Apolline" in 1840 [3]
- Frederick Kingdom, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Lalla Rookh" in 1840 [4]
- George A. Kingdom, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "John Munn" in 1849 [5]
| Kingdom 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: Kingdom Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- John Kingdom, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Oliver Lang" in 1858
- Lucy Kingdom, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Oliver Lang" in 1858
- Jonathon Kingdom, aged 54, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Celestial Queen" in 1872
- Mary Kingdom, aged 56, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Celestial Queen" in 1872
- Ellen Kingdom, aged 21, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Celestial Queen" in 1872
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Contemporary Notables of the name Kingdom (post 1700) | + |
- Johnny Kingdom (1939-2018), English wildlife filmmaker and photographer
- Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), British civil engineer, noted for his bridges and dockyards, best known for construction of the first major British railway, the Great Western Railway [6]
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: Regis donum gratum bonum
Motto Translation: A king's gift is pleasant and good.
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