Willake History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Willake family

The surname Willake was first found in Cornwall where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Widelake. Cornwall was a land set apart, a land of mystique and quaint customs, more strongly related to Brittany and Wales than to England. It was not until the 10th century that they submitted to the Saxon rule of England. Since then, their influence has moved east into Devon, Somerset and Dorset.

Early History of the Willake family

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Willake Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Midlake, Willake, Wilake, Wydlake, Wyllake and others.

Early Notables of the Willake family

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Migration of the Willake family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Edward Widlake, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1817; George Widlake, who also came to Philadelphia in 1817; as well as John Wedlake, who was naturalized in DeKalb County, Illinois in 1872..

The Willake Motto +

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: Dieu, et mon Droit
Motto Translation: God and my right