| ![Show Contents]() Savoury History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The history of the name Savoury began when it was derived from the given name Savaric, an Old German name formed from the elements sav, with an uncertain meaning, and ric, which meant powerful. The name came to England with the Bretons who accompanied Duke William of Normandy when he invaded and conquered England in 1066. The Bretons came from Brittany, a French province located on a peninsula on the northwest coast of France. Formerly known as Armorica, a possession of the Roman Empire, this land consists of a plateau with a deeply indented coast and is broken by hills in the west. However, the region was renamed Britannia Minor by the Romans, following the emigration of six thousand Britons across the English Channel, an event which took place at the behest of the Roman Commander in Britain. Early Origins of the Savoury familyThe surname Savoury was first found in Devon 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 Savoury familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Savoury research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1614, 1643, 1650, 1698 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Savoury History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Savoury Spelling VariationsThere are many spelling variations of Breton surnames, because the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The official court languages, which were Latin and French, were also influential on the spelling of a surname. Since the spelling of surnames was rarely consistent in medieval times, and scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find references to one individual with many different spellings of their surname in the ancient chronicles. Moreover, a large number of foreign names were brought into England, which accelerated and accentuated the alterations to the spelling of various surnames. The name has been spelled Savory, Savery, Savary and others. Early Notables of the Savoury familyMore information is included under the topic Early Savoury Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Savoury RankingIn Newfoundland, Canada, the name Savoury is the 6,891st most popular surname with an estimated 63 people with that name. 1
 Savoury migration to the United States | + |
An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Savoury arrived in North America very early:
Savoury Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Kate Savoury, aged 50, originally from London, England, who arrived in New York, New York in 1913 aboard the ship "Victoria Luise" from Southampton, England 2
- Seifiert Savoury, aged 23, who arrived in New York in 1917 aboard the ship "Orduna" from Liverpool, England 2
- Amanda Savoury, aged 38, originally from St. Philip, Barbados, who arrived in New York in 1918 aboard the ship "Saga" from Barbados, British West Indies 2
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: Aut vita libera aut mois gloriosa
Motto Translation: A life of freedom, or a death of glory.
- The order of Common Surnames in 1955 in Newfoundland retrieved on 20th October 2021 (retrieved from Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland by E.R. Seary corrected edition ISBN 0-7735-1782-0)
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
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Savoury migration to the United States 
