| ![Show Contents]() Apsey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The Anglo-Saxon name Apsey comes from when the family resided near one or more notable aspen trees. The surname Apsey is derived from the Old English word æpse, which means aspen. The surname may also be a nickname in jest, for a timid person, referring to the trembling leaves of the tree. 1 However, one source notes that name may be "a genitive form of Ape or Appe; a personal name, ante [(before)]1066 [and in the] Domesday Book. " 2 Early Origins of the Apsey familyThe surname Apsey was first found in Huntingdonshire where the singular name Eppe was recorded c. 1250. A few years later, Roger Eppe was listed in Norfolk according to the Hundredorum Rolls of 1275. The name could have originated at Epps Farm in Bentley, Warwickshire. 3 Early History of the Apsey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Apsey research. Another 185 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1307, 1327, 1524, 1534, 1604, 1628, 1658, 1779, 1787, 1805, 1815, 1823, 1833, 1845, 1869 and 1874 are included under the topic Early Apsey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Apsey Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Apsey include Apps, Apse, Abbs, Abb, App, Apsey, Epps, Ebbs, Epsey, Epp and many more. Early Notables of the Apsey familyMore information is included under the topic Early Apsey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Apsey migration to the United States | + |
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:
Apsey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- William Apsey, aged 70, who arrived in New York in 1894 aboard the ship "New York" from Southampton, England 4
Apsey Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- John Fletcher Apsey, aged 41, originally from St. Johns, who arrived in New York in 1904 aboard the ship "Rosalind" from St. John's, Newfoundland 4
- Mary Apsey, aged 25, originally from St. Johns, who arrived in New York in 1905 aboard the ship "Rosalind" from St. John's, Newfoundland 4
- Arthur Apsey, aged 42, who arrived in New York in 1908 aboard the ship "Silvia" from St. John's, Newfoundland 4
- Charles Apsey, aged 25, originally from England, who arrived in New York in 1908 aboard the ship "Oceanic" from Southampton, England 4
| Apsey migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Apsey Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Robert Apsey, English convict who was convicted in Somerset, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Emperor Alexander"on 6th April 1833, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 5
| Contemporary Notables of the name Apsey (post 1700) | + |
- John Apsey CBE, British Royal Corps of Naval Constructors who was awarded his CBE a the 1920 Birthday Honours by King George V
- Thomas Leonard "Len" Apsey (1910-1967), Welsh professional footballer who played from 1930 to 1931
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: In Te Domine Speravi
Motto Translation: In thee, O Lord, I have placed my hope.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 11th April 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/emperor-alexander
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Apsey migration to the United States 
Apsey migration to Australia 
