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![Show Contents]() Myatt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Myatt surname is derived from the Middle English given name Myat, which is in turn derived from the Norman French given name Mihel. Early Origins of the Myatt familyThe surname Myatt was first found in Southern England where bearers of the name are thought to have resided since the times of the Norman invasion. Early History of the Myatt familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Myatt research. Another 48 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1273 and 1524 are included under the topic Early Myatt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Myatt Spelling VariationsEndless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Myat, Myatt, Miatt, Myott, Miot and others. Early Notables of the Myatt familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was - the Myatt family of Surrey
Myatt RankingIn the United States, the name Myatt is the 7,885th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1  Migration of the Myatt family to Ireland
Some of the Myatt family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 52 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Myatt familyTo escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Myatt or a variant listed above: Joseph Myatt, who was on record in Albany, NY in 1728; Jane Miot, who arrived in Charles Town, SC in 1766; as well as Edward Myatt, his wife and their three children, who arrived at the port of Philadelphia in 1819..
| Contemporary Notables of the name Myatt (post 1700) | + |
- George Edward Myatt (1914-2000), American infielder, coach and interim manager in American Major League Baseball League
- Glenn Myatt (1897-1969), American professional baseball player
- Beth Myatt, contemporary American television actress
- Linda Myatt, American politician, Candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 2012 2
- J. Walter Myatt, American politician, Member of North Carolina State House of Representatives from Johnston County, 1909-10 2
- Emily Myatt, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 1980 2
- Art Myatt, American politician, Candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 2012 2
- Tony Myatt, English radio presenter
- Sir Herbert William Myatt (b. 1865), British Solicitor of Croyden, Surrey
- Hugo Myatt, British actor
- ... (Another 1 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the Myatt family | + |
- Mr. George Myatt (1852-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 3
- Mr. Oliver Myatt (1857-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 3
- Mr. Edward Myatt (1871-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 3
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: J'y suis j'y reste
Motto Translation: I am here to stay.
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