| ![Show Contents]() Artim History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Artim familyThe surname Artim was first found in the county of Berwickshire, where Ayton is a small town "which takes its name from the water of Eye, on the banks of which it is situated, is intimately connected with important transactions of early times. It was formerly dependent on the monastery of Coldingham, as appears from charters belonging to that establishment, upon the settlement of which, between the years 1098 and 1107, under the auspices of King Edgar, that monarch made them several grants, including "Eytun" and "aliam Eytun," the latter being Nether Ayton, on the opposite side of the river." 1 One of the first records of the name was William de Eytone who rendered homage to King Edward I in 1296. 2 Early History of the Artim familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Artim research. Another 252 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1170, 1296, 1440, 1460, 1488, 1513, 1570, 1638, 1644, 1672, 1734, 1764, 1777, 1801, 1813, 1826, 1837, 1851 and 1887 are included under the topic Early Artim History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Artim Spelling VariationsThe name, Artim, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Aiton, Ayton, Aytoun and others. Early Notables of the Artim familySir Robert Ayton or Aytoun (1570-1638), English poet, who was also a private secretary to the queens of James I and Charles I. He "was a descendant of the Norman house of De Vescy, lords of Sprouston in Northumberland. Gilbert de Vescy, a younger son of the family, settled in Scotland in the reign of King Robert Bruce, having received from him the lands of Aytoun in Berwickshire. Thereupon he changed his name to that of his estate. " 3
"In Berwickshire the Aytouns continued as landowners until James III (1460-1488), when a brother of the family of Home married the heiress...
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| Artim migration to the United States | + |
The New World beckoned settlers from the Scottish-English borders. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Among the early settlers bearing the Artim surname who came to North America were:
Artim Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Hya Artim, aged 19, who arrived in America, in 1894
- Janos Artim, aged 25, who arrived in America, in 1895
- Anna Artim, aged 17, who arrived in America, in 1895
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: Dercepte orto occident rarius
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
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