Raivelay History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Raivelay family
The surname Raivelay was first found in Northumberland. "The Reveleys, who trace their pedigree to the reign of Edward II., were originally seated at the manor-house of Reveley, on the northern bank of the river Beamish, at the south-east foot of Cheviot, and subsequently at Ancroft, in Northumberland. " 1
Early History of the Raivelay family
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Raivelay Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Reveley, Reevely, Revely and others.
Early Notables of the Raivelay family
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Migration of the Raivelay family to Ireland
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Migration of the Raivelay family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Elizabeth Revelle and her husband Thomas who settled in Virginia in 1637; Peter Revelle arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1803; Edward Revely settled in Dominica in 1774..
The Raivelay 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: Optima revelatio stella
Motto Translation: A star the best revelation.
Citations +
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.