Skrace is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the baptismal name for the son of Scraewa, which was an ancient Anglo-Saxonpersonal name. Baptismal names began to appear as surnames relatively late in the growth of the naming tradition. This is a little surprising, given the popularity of biblical figures in the Christian countries of Europe. Nevertheless, surnames derived from baptismal names grew in popularity during the Middle Ages, and have become one of the foremost sources for surnames.
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Early Origins of the Skrace family
The surname Skrace was first found in Sussex where the family claim to have settled from Denmark before the Norman Conquest. However, there is no record of the family name earlier than the 13th century. 1 Another source claims that name is derived from the Anglo Saxon name Scraewa, which is also coincidentally the name of a mouse.
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Early History of the Skrace family
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Skrace Spelling Variations
Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Skrace have been found, including Scrace, Scrase, Scras, Scrayce and others.
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Early Notables of the Skrace family
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Migration of the Skrace family
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Skrace, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : John Scrase who settled in West New Jersey in 1664.
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.
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