Ribston History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Early Origins of the Ribston family

The surname Ribston was first found in Cumberland where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor Ribton. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century.

Early History of the Ribston family

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Ribston Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ribton, Rebton, Ribbton, Ribton and others.

Early Notables of the Ribston family

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Migration of the Ribston family to Ireland

Some of the Ribston family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 88 words (6 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 Ribston family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..

The Ribston Motto +

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'aime la liberte
Motto Translation: I love freedom.