Rukesburg History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Rukesburg familyThe surname Rukesburg was first found in Roxburghshire, Scotland where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say, the 11th century. One of the first on record was Adam of Roxburgh in 1153, who must have been close to the royal court in that he witnessed a charter by King David to Cambuskenneth Abbey. Similarly, Richard Roxburgh witnessed grants made by Richard, Bishop of St. Andrews from 1163 onward. 1 Roxby is a parish in Lincolnshire and a chapelry in Yorkshire. The Yorkshire family originally spelt their name Rooksby and sometimes as Rokeby. 2 Early History of the Rukesburg familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rukesburg research. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1199, 1299 and 1332 are included under the topic Early Rukesburg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rukesburg Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Roxburgh, Roxborough, Rocksburgh, Rocksborough, Roxborow, Roxborows, Roxboroes, Roxbrow, Roxburg, Rocksburg, Roxburch, Rokesburg, Rokesburgh, Rokesby and many more. Early Notables of the Rukesburg familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rukesburg Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Rukesburg familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Robert Roxburgh settled in New York in 1775; Alexander Roxbrough arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1846; Frederick Roxbrough arrived Philadelphia in 1870.
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: Tam audax quam fidelis Motto Translation: I am as faithful as I am strong
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