Mappin History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsMappin is a name that first reached England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Mappin family lived in Magneville in Manche Normandy. The English Mappin family descended from the Norman Magnepeine family of Magneville in Manche Normandy.The family name Mappin was brought to England after the Norman Conquest, when William the Conqueror gave his friends and relatives most of the land formerly owned by Anglo-Saxon aristocrats. Frequently, the Normans, such as the Mappin family, identified themselves by reference to the estates from which they came from in Northern France. Early Origins of the Mappin familyThe surname Mappin was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Mappin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mappin research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Mappin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mappin Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, Anglo-Norman surnames like Mappin are characterized by many spelling variations. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages such as Norman French and Latin, even literate people regularly changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Mappin include Mappin, Mapin and others. Early Notables of the Mappin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Mappin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Faced with the chaos present in England at that time, many English families looked towards the open frontiers of the New World with its opportunities to escape oppression and starvation. People migrated to North America, as well as Australia and Ireland in droves, paying exorbitant rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, but those who did see the shores of North America were welcomed with great opportunity. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America carried the name Mappin, or a variant listed above: Mappin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Mappin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Mappin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Mappin Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Mappin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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: Cor forte suum calcar est Motto Translation: Perhaps his heart is the spur
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