Coote History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The name Coote comes from a name for a person who seemed to exhibit some of the characteristics of birds. More specifically, as the name was derived from the Anglo-Saxon word "coot," it was a surname which arose as a nickname.

Early Origins of the Coote family

The surname Coote was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Coote family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Coote research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1201, 1219, 1227, 1600, 1602, 1605, 1610, 1620, 1622, 1636, 1642, 1661, 1672, 1683, 1689, 1695, 1700, 1738 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Coote History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Coote Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Coote include Coote, Cootes, Coot and others.

Early Notables of the Coote family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

Migration of the Coote family to Ireland

Some of the Coote family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 242 words (17 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Coote migration to the United States +

Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Coote or a variant listed above:

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

Coote migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Coote Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Coote migration to Australia +

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

Coote Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Coote 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:

Coote Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Coote (post 1700) +


The Coote 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: Vincit veritas
Motto Translation: Truth conquers.
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