Steuart History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins the old family name Steuart can be found within medieval Scotland. While the patronymic and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the name of the father and mother respectively, are the most common form of a hereditary surname in Scotland, occupational surnames also emerged during the late Middle Ages. Many people, such as the Steuart family, adopted the name of their occupation as their surname. However, an occupational name did not become a hereditary surname until the office or type of employment became hereditary. The surname Steuart was an occupational name for a steward, the official in charge of a noble household and its treasury. One common alternate spelling of the name is a result of the influence of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was educated in France, and consequently spelled the name Steuart or Stuart. Early Origins of the Steuart familyThe surname Steuart was first found in Oswestry, Shropshire, where they had been granted lands by William the Conqueror, their liege Lord. Early History of the Steuart familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Steuart research. Another 464 words (33 lines of text) covering the years 1230, 1316, 1371, 1390, 1591, 1608, 1634, 1643, 1645, 1676, 1681, 1683, 1688, 1701, 1714, 1726, 1735 and 1745 are included under the topic Early Steuart History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Steuart Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Stuart, Steuart, Stuard, Sturt and others. Early Notables of the Steuart familyNotable among the family at this time was
Migration of the Steuart family to IrelandSome of the Steuart family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Steuart Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Steuart Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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: Noblis est ira leonis Motto Translation: The wrath of the lion is noble.
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