Emery History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The earliest origins of the name Emery date back to the time of the Anglo-Saxons. The name is derived from an ancient Saxon Chieftain named Almericus. In Old English, patronyms were formed by adding a variety of suffixes to personal names, which changed over time and from place to place. For example, after the Norman Conquest, sunu and sune, which meant son, were the most common patronymic suffixes. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the most common patronymic names included the word filius, which meant son. By the 14th century, the suffix son had replaced these earlier versions. Surnames that were formed with filius or son were more common in the north of England and it was here that the number of individuals without surnames was greatest at this time.

Early Origins of the Emery family

The surname Emery was first found in the Domesday Book of 1086 where the singular Latin form Amalricus was listed. 1

Later in Lincolnshire, in the forename form, Ymnerus filius Reineri was listed c. 1160. The singular Haimeri was found in the Pipe Rolls for Staffordshire in 1170 and a few years later, Haimericus filius Gidhe was found in Lincolnshire c. 1190-1195. We must look to Northumberland in the Curia Regis Rolls 1207-1214 to see the name with early surname spellings: Robertus filius Amalrici, Almarici, Aumarici. Aymery de Rupe Cawardi was found in the Assize Rolls for Somerset in 1278; Roger Hemeri in Clerkenwell, Essex c. 1182; Robert Amalri in the Curia Regis Rolls for Oxfordshire in 1207; Richard Aumauri in the Curia Regis Rolls for Dorset in 1221; Robert Emeri in Leicestershire in 1223; Robert Heymeri in Cheshire in 1240; Simon Amarik in the Assize Rolls for Yorkshire in 1260; William Emeric in 1276; and Robert Amary, Amory in the Hundredorum Rolls for Berkshire in 1279. 2

Early History of the Emery family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Emery research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1777, 1792, 1793, 1802, 1822, 1825, 1842 and 1850 are included under the topic Early Emery History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Emery 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 Emery include Emery, Emmery, Emory, Emmory, Emerye, Emmerie and others.

Early Notables of the Emery family

Notables of the family at this time include

Emery World Ranking

In the United States, the name Emery is the 1,202nd most popular surname with an estimated 24,870 people with that name. 3 However, in France, the name Emery is ranked the 1,264th most popular surname with an estimated 4,451 people with that name. 4 And in Australia, the name Emery is the 962nd popular surname with an estimated 4,120 people with that name. 5 New Zealand ranks Emery as 948th with 788 people. 6 The United Kingdom ranks Emery as 708th with 9,471 people. 7


Emery 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 Emery or a variant listed above:

Emery Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Emery Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Emery Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emery Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Emery migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Emery Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Emery migration to Australia +

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

Emery Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Emery 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:

Emery Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Emery (post 1700) +


The Emery 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: Fidis et sauvis
Motto Translation: Faith and sweet


Suggested Readings for the name Emery +
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