| ![Show Contents]() Armit History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of ArmitWhat does the name Armit mean? The lineage of the name Armit begins with the Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain. It is a result of when they lived in Yorkshire, where the family was found since the early Middle Ages. Literally, the name meant the dweller at the hermitage. Early Origins of the Armit familyThe surname Armit was first found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Armit familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Armit research. Another 229 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1208, 1255, 1273, 1379, 1526, 1549, 1751, 1768, 1785, 1790, 1795, 1800 and 1801 are included under the topic Early Armit History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Armit Spelling VariationsOnly recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Armit has undergone many spelling variations, including Armit, Armitt, Ermit, Ermitt, Hermit, Heremite, Heremit, Armet, Armett, Armat, Ermite, Harmyt, Harmet and many more. Early Notables of the Armit familyMore information is included under the topic Early Armit Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Armit family to IrelandSome of the Armit family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 92 words (7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Armit 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: Armit Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Miss Janet Armit, Scottish servant travelling from Leith aboard the ship "Strathallan" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 8th January 1858 1
- Miss Mary Armit, (b. 1841), aged 25, British domestic servant travelling from London aboard the ship 'Mermaid' arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 5th January 1867 2
- Miss Christina Armit, (b. 1845), aged 24, Scottish general servant, from Fifeshire travelling from London aboard the ship "Siberia" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st February 1870 1
- Christina Armit, aged 24, a servant, who arrived in Lyttelton, New Zealand aboard the ship "Siberia" in 1870
| Contemporary Notables of the name Armit (post 1700) | + |
- Peter Armit, Scottish professional footballer who played from 1951 to 1957
- Chris Armit (b. 1983), Australian professional rugby league footballer
- Thomas Armit Alexander (1934-2020), Scottish musician, half of the easy-listening folk-music duo The Alexander Brothers
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: Fortis in arduis
Motto Translation: Brave in difficulties.
- New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
- New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
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