Castelyn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Castelyn

What does the name Castelyn mean?

The name Castelyn was brought to England in the wave of migration that followed the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Castelyn family lived in Yorkshire. The family was originally from Chastelai, Normandy, and the name Castelyn is derived from this place-name.

Early Origins of the Castelyn family

The surname Castelyn was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Castelyn family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Castelyn research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1532, 1550 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Castelyn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Castelyn Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Castelyn have been found, including Casserly, Casserley, Casserlay, Castlelaw, Casserlaw, Casterline, Chastelyn, Casteldein and many more.

Early Notables of the Castelyn family

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Migration of the Castelyn family

For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Castelyn were among those contributors: Patrick Casserly who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1850; as did John Casserley.

The Castelyn 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: Malo mori quam fodari
Motto Translation: I would rather die than be disgraced.