| ![Show Contents]() Blundstone History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
Early Origins and Etymology of BlundstoneThe surname Blundstone was first found in Suffolk at Blundeston, a parish, in the incorporation and hundred of Mutford and Lothingland. 1 Blundsdon St Andrew and Broad Blunsdon in Wiltshire are related to the family too as the Domesday Book records these parishes as Bluntesdone at that time. 2 Bluntesdon Synt Andrew was recorded in 1281 while Bradebluntesdon was recorded in 1234. 3 The first record for the family was Brian de Bluntesdon was listed in the Hundredorum Rolls for Wiltshire in 1255. Later, Robert de Blundeston was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Suffolk in 1327. 4 A very rare name, we must move forward hundreds of years to find the next entry, that of Nicholas Bunteston in the Feet of Fines for Huntingdonshire in 1593. 4 Early History of the Blundstone familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blundstone research. Another 145 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1082, 1327, 1400, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1555 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Blundstone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blundstone Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Blundstone are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Blundstone include: Blondeston, Blundeston, Blondston, Blundston, Blundeson, Blondeson, Blundesvill, Blondesville, Blunville, Blondville, Blundsden, Blunderon, Blunderston, Blondsden, Blunsdon, Blonsden, Blundstone, Blunsden, Blunsen, Blonsen, Blunson, Blonson, Blandeston, Blandestone, Blanderston, Blandson, Blanson and many more. Early Notables of the Blundstone familyMore information is included under the topic Early Blundstone Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Blundstone migration to Australia | + |
Blundstone Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- William Blundstone, aged 22, a blacksmith, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Grand Trianon"
- Sarah Blundstone, aged 37, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Duchess of Northumberland"
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: Post nubes lux
Motto Translation: After clouds, light
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
- Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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