Massingbart History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Massingbart familyThe surname Massingbart was first found in Lincolnshire where the family claim decent from Lambert Massyngberd of Soterton, now Sutterton who lived in the reign of Edward I. 1 Early History of the Massingbart familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Massingbart research. Another 154 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1012 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Massingbart History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Massingbart Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Massingberd, Massingham, Massingberg, Massingburgh and many more. Early Notables of the Massingbart familyMore information is included under the topic Early Massingbart Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Massingbart familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Massingburd settled in Virginia in 1635; R. Massenburg arrived in New Orleans in 1822.
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: Est meruisse satis Motto Translation: It is sufficient to have deserved.
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