Blackaby History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Blackaby family

The surname Blackaby was first found in Suffolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when held estates in that shire.

Early History of the Blackaby family

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Blackaby Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Blackaby include Blackerby, Blackabey, Blackerbie, Blackerbee and others.

Early Notables of the Blackaby family

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Blackaby migration to the United States +

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Blackaby Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Earl Blackaby, aged 25, who settled in America, in 1919

Contemporary Notables of the name Blackaby (post 1700) +

Ethan Allen Blackaby (1940-2022), American Major League Baseball outfielder from Cincinnati, Ohio who appeared in 15 games for the Milwaukee Braves during the 1962 and 1964 seasons
Luke Alexander Blackaby (b. 1991), English cricketer
Henry T. Blackaby (1935-2024), Canadian evangelical pastor who was the founder of Blackaby Ministries International