| ![Show Contents]() Buckels History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
Etymology of BuckelsWhat does the name Buckels mean? The history of the Buckels family goes back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It is derived from the family living in the region of Buckley which was a parish in St. Albans in County Hertfordshire, but one source claims the name came from Bulkeley (bullock pasture), in Cheshire. 1 Early Origins of the Buckels familyThe surname Buckels was first found in Suffolk and Sussex. The first records of this name include John Buckle who held estates in Sussex, and Wymark Buckle held estates in Suffolk, in 1327. 2 Early History of the Buckels familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Buckels research. Another 301 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1400, 1533, 1570, 1588, 1593, 1594, 1605, 1612, 1626, 1658, 1678, 1679, 1684, 1688, 1698 and 1713 are included under the topic Early Buckels History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Buckels Spelling VariationsUntil quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Buckels include Buckell, Buckle, Bouckle, Buckles, Buckhill and others. Early Notables of the Buckels familyMore information is included under the topic Early Buckels Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Buckels familySearching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Buckels or a variant listed above: Henry Buckle who settled in Virginia in 1635; Adam Buckle settled in Pennsylvania in 1751 with his wife and children; Alexander Buckle settled in Barbados in 1679.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Buckels (post 1700) | + |
- Roxanne Buckels, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008 3
- Charles Lee Buckels (b. 1946), American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Louisiana 7th District, 1996; Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 2004, 2008 4
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: Nil temere
Motto Translation: Nothing rashly.
- Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 24) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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