| ![Show Contents]() Streatfeild History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England When the ancestors of the Streatfeild family emigrated to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066 they brought their family name with them. They lived in Kent. Their name, however, is a reference to Estreville, Normandy, the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Early Origins of the Streatfeild familyThe surname Streatfeild was first found in Kent. They were originally from Estreville in Normandy, and became known as De Stratavilla. They were Lords of the manor of Chiddingstone in that shire. One source claims "Among some papers preserved in the family, it is noted that an ancestor, travelling about a century since in Saxony, met with a family named Streightveldt, who bore the arms and crest of the Kentish Streatfeilds." 1 A couple of comments on this reference: as the book was written in 1860, one would presume that the author is referring to 1760; and secondly the reader should be aware that most "field" names were originally spelt "feild." Early History of the Streatfeild familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Streatfeild research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Streatfeild History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Streatfeild 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. Streatfeild has been recorded under many different variations, including Streatfield, Streatfeild, Streetfield, Stratfield and others. Early Notables of the Streatfeild familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was - Henry Streatfeild of Seven Oaks
Migration of the Streatfeild familyTo escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Streatfeilds were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: H. Stratfield settled in Barbados in 1680.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Streatfeild (post 1700) | + |
- Richard John Streatfeild (1833-1877), English amateur cricketer who played in six first-class cricket matches during the mid-19th century
- Geoffrey Streatfeild (b. 1975), English actor in film, television, stage and radio, born in London
- William Champion Streatfeild (1865-1929), English divine, Anglican Bishop of Lewes
- James Philip Sydney Streatfeild (1879-1915), English painter, and bohemian, born in Clapham
- Mary Noel Streatfeild OBE (1895-1986), English author, most famous for her children's books, winner of the third annual Carnegie Medal for Circus Shoes
- Rev Thomas Streatfeild MA, FSA (1777-1848), English renowned antiquarian and churchman, the eldest son of Sandeforth Streatfeild, of London and Wandsworth
- Sir Geoffrey Hugh Benbow Streatfeild M.C., Judge of the High Court of Justice, Queen's Bench
- Simon Nicolas Streatfeild (b. 1929), English-born, Canadian violist, conductor and teacher
- Henry Streatfeild (1706-1762), British landowner and politician, member of the prominent Chiddingstone, Kent Streatfeild family
- Sidney Streatfeild (1894-1966), Scottish Unionist Party politician
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: Data Fata Secutus
Motto Translation: Following my destiny.
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
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