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![Show Contents]() Baigg History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Baigg is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was a name for someone who was a person who was a peddler, or great traveler. It denotes one who on his travels carried a bag, a pack or a bundle. Early Origins of the Baigg familyThe surname Baigg was first found in Norfolk, at Gaywood, a parish, in the union and hundred of Freebridge-Lynn. "Gaywood Hall, the seat of Richard Bagge, Esq., occupies the site of a palace erected by John Grey, Bishop of Norwich; and part of the moat by which the old building was surrounded is still remaining." 1 Early History of the Baigg familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baigg research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1560, 1600, 1625, 1800 and 1860 are included under the topic Early Baigg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Baigg Spelling VariationsBaigg has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Baigg have been found, including Bagg, Bag, Bagge, Beag, Baigg, Baggey, Baggy and many more. Early Notables of the Baigg familyMore information is included under the topic Early Baigg Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Baigg family to Ireland
Some of the Baigg family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 40 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Baigg familyIn an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Baiggs to arrive on North American shores: Bert Bagg settled in New York State in 1664.
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: Spes est in Deo
Motto Translation: My hope is in God.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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