Wilmoth History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Wilmoth surname evolved from a form of the personal name William. Early Origins of the Wilmoth familyThe surname Wilmoth was first found in Derbyshire where "for 350 years, the Derbyshire Wilmots, who have been honoured with three baronetcies, have been settled at Derby or at Cliaddesden in its neighbourhood. There were Wilmots in Cambridgeshire in the 13th century." 1 Early records listed the name as both a forename and a surname. Walter Wilimot was listed in 1252 and Henry Wilmot was listed in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1279 for Cheshire. Thomas Wilmet was listed in the Assize Rolls for Kent in 1317. 2 Early History of the Wilmoth familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wilmoth research. Another 141 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1008, 1570, 1612, 1614, 1621, 1644, 1647, 1650, 1651, 1652, 1658, 1680, 1681 and 1740 are included under the topic Early Wilmoth History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wilmoth Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Willmot, Wilmot, Wilmott, Willmott and others. Early Notables of the Wilmoth familyNotables of the family at this time include Charles Wilmot (c.1570-1644), created 1st Viscount Athlone on 4 June, 1621; as well as his son, Lieutenant-General Henry Wilmot (1612-1658), an English Cavalier, who fought for the Royalist cause during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, and... Wilmoth RankingIn the United States, the name Wilmoth is the 4,275th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 3 Migration of the Wilmoth family to IrelandSome of the Wilmoth family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Wilmoth Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Wilmoth Settlers in United States in the 20th 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: Quod vult valde valt Motto Translation: What he wishes, he fervently wishes.
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