Betty History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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Early Origins of the Betty family

The surname Betty was first found in Northumberland where the name was derived from the name of an ancestor as in the son of Beatrice. An "abbreviation of the female name Beatrix." 1 The name appeared here and in Lowland Scotland. "The following variants of this surname are" found on the Border: Baetie, Baitie, Baittie, Batie, Baty, Batye, Baytie, and Bette." 2

Early History of the Betty family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Betty research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1597, 1603, 1735, 1771, 1803 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Betty History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Betty Spelling Variations

The name Betty, appeared in many references, and from time to time, the surname was spelt Beattie, Beatty, Beaty, Beatie, Betay, Bety and others.

Early Notables of the Betty family

Another 46 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Betty Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Betty Ranking

In the United States, the name Betty is the 13,107th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3

Migration of the Betty family to Ireland

Some of the Betty family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 61 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Betty migration to the United States +

The New World beckoned as many of the settlers in Ireland, known as the Scotch/Irish, became disenchanted. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Amongst the early settlers who could be considered kinsmen of the Betty family, or who bore a variation of the surname Betty were

Betty Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Betty Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Betty Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Betty migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Betty Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Betty migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Betty Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Betty (post 1700) +


The Betty 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: Lumen coeleste sequamur
Motto Translation: May we follow heavenly inspiration.
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