Totman History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Totman familyThe surname Totman was first found in Middlesex, where they were Lords of the manor of Tottenham in that shire from ancient times. "This place, written in Domesday Book Toteham, and now sometimes called Tottenham High Cross, is a genteel village, consisting chiefly of one long street formed by houses irregularly arranged, on the road from London to Cambridge." 1 Literally the place name means "homestead or village of a man called Totta," from the Old English personal name + "ham." 2 Early History of the Totman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Totman research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1685, 1727, 1731, 1737, 1758, 1890 and 1959 are included under the topic Early Totman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Totman Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Totten, Totton, Todden, Todenham, Tottenham and others. Early Notables of the Totman familyAnother 47 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Totman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Totman family to IrelandSome of the Totman family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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: Ad astra sequor Motto Translation: I follow to the stars.
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