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![Show Contents]() Spierman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England
The name Spierman reached England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Spierman is for a watchman or guardian, and indicates the profession of the first person who used the name. Early Origins of the Spierman familyThe surname Spierman was first found in Shropshire where they were known as the Spearmans of Dunnington, anciently spelt Donington. The village at this time was only a Mill, and was owned by Earl Roger, from whom the Spearmans are conjecturally descended. Nearby is St.Cuthbert's well, the water of which is said to cure eye complaints. The family was "seated there since the Conquest, and said to be descended from the old Lords of Aspramont." 1 A branch of the family was found at early times in Thornley in Durham. "The township comprises the two estates of Thornley Hall and Gore Hall, both of which have been the property of the Spearman family for more than 150 years. Thornley Hall, a spacious mansion supposed to occupy the site of the castle, is situated on a commanding eminence." 2 Early History of the Spierman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spierman research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1542, 1614 and 1645 are included under the topic Early Spierman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Spierman Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Spierman has been recorded under many different variations, including Spearman, Speerman, Speirman, Spearmen, Speermen and others. Early Notables of the Spierman familyMore information is included under the topic Early Spierman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Spierman migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Spierman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mary Spierman, aged 31, a farm servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "James Fernie" 3
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: Dum spiro spero
Motto Translation: While I have breath I hope.
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- South Australian Register Friday 17th November 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) James Fernie 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/jamesfernie1854.shtml
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Spierman migration to Australia 
