Allsup Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Allsup is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in Alsopenledale, a chapelry in the parish of Ashbourne, in the county of Derbyshire.

Allsup Early Origins

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The surname Allsup was first found in the county of Derbyshire in the midland of England where they held a family seat from very ancient times. Their name was recorded in the Domesday Book, a census taken by King William in 1086. At this time the name was spelt Elleshope. In 1175 Gamel Allsopp was recorded as having estates in or about the village of Alsop, in Derbyshire.

Allsup Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Allsup has been spelled many different ways, including Allsopp, Allsop, Alsopp, Alsop, Elleshope and others.

Allsup Early History

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Allsup Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Allsups to arrive in North America:

Allsup Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Olive Mary Allsup, aged 33, who emigrated to America from London, England, in 1911
Arthur Allsup, aged 21, who emigrated to the United States from Chorley, England, in 1920
Ethel Allsup, aged 32, who landed in America from Blackburn, England, in 1921
Annie Allsup, aged 23, who settled in America from Blackburn, England, in 1922
Percy Allsup, aged 24, who landed in America from Blackburn, England, in 1922
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Contemporary Notables of the name Allsup (post 1700)

Tommy Allsup (1931-2017), American musician who won a coin flip with Ritchie Valens on February 2, 1959 that saved his life
Clifford C. Allsup, American Aviation Machinist's Mate, U.S. Navy, eponym of Mount Allsup, Antarctica
Michael Rand Allsup (b. 1947), American guitarist, best known for his work with Three Dog Night

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: Festina lente
Motto Translation: Be quick without impetuosity.

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Citations

^ Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)

Other References

Colletta, John P. They Came In Ships. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1993. Print.
Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
Hanks, Patricia and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1988. Print. (ISBN 0-19-211592-8).
Crispin, M. Jackson and Leonce Mary. Falaise Roll Recording Prominent Companions of William Duke of Normandy at the Conquest of England. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
Crozier, William Armstrong Edition. Crozier's General Armory A Registry of American Families Entitled to Coat Armor. New York: Fox, Duffield, 1904. Print.
Bardsley, C.W. A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6).
Sanders, Joanne McRee Edition. English Settlers in Barbados 1637-1800. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
Zieber, Eugene. Heraldry in America. Philadelphia: Genealogical Publishing Co. Print.
MacAulay, Thomas Babington. History of England from the Accession of James the Second 4 volumes. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1879. Print.
Magnusson, Magnus. Chambers Biographical Dictionary 5th edition. Edinburgh: W & R Chambers, 1990. Print.
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The Allsup Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Allsup Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

This page was last modified on 12 January 2017 at 09:15.