Nybbe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Nybbe family

Early History of the Nybbe family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Nybbe research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1377, 1604, 1640, 1650, 1711, 1722, 1734, 1746 and 1787 are included under the topic Early Nybbe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Nybbe Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Nybbe were recorded, including Knibb, Knibbs, Knebb, Knibs, Nybbe, Nibb, Nibbs and others.

Early Notables of the Nybbe family

Distinguished members of the family include

• John Nybbe, a prominent landholder in 14th century London

Migration of the Nybbe family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Nybbe family emigrate to North America: Thomas Knibb, who settled in Virginia in 1635; Danll Nibbs, who settled in Virginia in 1662; Samll Knib, who settled in Virginia in 1664; Richard Nibbs, who arrived in Carolina in 1684.