| ![Show Contents]() Biddlecome History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of BiddlecomeWhat does the name Biddlecome mean? The ancestry of the name Biddlecome dates from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It comes from when the family lived in Bittiscombe, in Somerset. The placename was first recorded in 1180 in the form Bitelescumba, and experts theorize that it is derived from the Old English personal name Bitel and the word cumb, which means valley. Thus the surname Biddlecome literally means the dweller at Bitta's valley. Early Origins of the Biddlecome familyThe surname Biddlecome was first found in Somerset, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Biddlecome familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Biddlecome research. Another 251 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1180, 1273, 1500, 1576, 1747, 1750, 1807 and 1878 are included under the topic Early Biddlecome History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Biddlecome Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Biddlecome have been found, including Biddlecombe, Bittiscumbe, Bittiscombe, Bitelescumbe, Biteliscombe, Biddelcombe, Biddalcomb and many more. Early Notables of the Biddlecome familyAnother 27 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Biddlecome Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Biddlecome familyFamilies began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Biddlecome, or a variant listed above: Walter Biddelcombe who arrived in Michigan in 1892.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Biddlecome (post 1700) | + |
- Edwina Biddlecome, American actress, known for The Seduction of Dr. Fugazzi (2009)
- Hannah Biddlecome, American director of Stockholm Syndrome (2021)
- Kelly Biddlecome, American actress, known for Dreamers (1999), The Chronicle (2001) and The Young and the Restless (1973)
- E. Dee Biddlecome, American actress, known for Escape Plan 2: Hades (2018), Solace (2015) and Footloose (2011)
- William Roselle Biddlecome (1820-1860), American lawyer and politician, Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1851
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: Non Omnis Moriam
Motto Translation: Not all memory
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