Bitelescumbe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The name Bitelescumbe has a long Anglo-Saxon heritage. The name comes from when a 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 Bitelescumbe literally means the dweller at Bitta's valley.

Early Origins of the Bitelescumbe family

The surname Bitelescumbe was first found in Somerset, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Bitelescumbe family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bitelescumbe 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 Bitelescumbe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bitelescumbe Spelling Variations

Spelling 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 Bitelescumbe have been found, including Biddlecombe, Bittiscumbe, Bittiscombe, Bitelescumbe, Biteliscombe, Biddelcombe, Biddalcomb and many more.

Early Notables of the Bitelescumbe family

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Migration of the Bitelescumbe family

Families 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 Bitelescumbe, or a variant listed above: Walter Biddelcombe who arrived in Michigan in 1892.

The Bitelescumbe Motto +

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