| ![Show Contents]() Phibbs History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Phibbs arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Phibbs comes from the ancient given name Phillip. Phillip derives from the Greek name Phillipos, which derives from the words philein, meaning to love, and hippos, meaning horse. Early Origins of the Phibbs familyThe surname Phibbs was first found in Wiltshire 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 Phibbs familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Phibbs research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1650, 1656, 1694, 1714, 1723, 1797, 1838 and 1863 are included under the topic Early Phibbs History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Phibbs 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 Phipps, Phipson, Phips and others. Early Notables of the Phibbs familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Sir William Phips (Phipps) (1650-1694), American shipwright, ship's captain, treasure hunter, military leader, the first royally-appointed governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, best remembered for...
Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Phibbs Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Phibbs family to Ireland
Some of the Phibbs family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 76 words (5 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 Phibbs 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 Phibbs or a variant listed above: Francis Phipps, who came to Virginia in 1654; James Phipps, who settled in Maine in 1630; John Phipps, who settled in Virginia in 1654; as well as Thomas Phipps, who came to Barbados in 1655..
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- Mr. John Lindskog Phibbs M.B.E., British Founder for Capability Brown Festival, was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire on 8th June 2018, for services to Landscape Architecture 1
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