Charlesworthe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Charlesworthe

What does the name Charlesworthe mean?

In ancient Anglo-Saxon England, the ancestors of the Charlesworthe surname lived at Charlesworth, a village in the county of Derbyshire located near Chapellon, on the boarder of Yorkshire. The surname literally means of Charlesworth, which was customary of surnames in medieval England to add one's personal name to the name of the area of residence. The suffix worth is also very common as it denotes that the individuals lived at an enclosure or a homestead.

Early Origins of the Charlesworthe family

The surname Charlesworthe was first found in Derbyshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Charlesworthe family

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Charlesworthe Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Charlesworthe 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. The variations of the name Charlesworthe include: Charlesworth, Charlsworth, Charlesworthe and others.

Early Notables of the Charlesworthe family

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Migration of the Charlesworthe family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Charlesworthe or a variant listed above: Joseph Charlesworth who settled in Pennsylvania in 1683 with his wife Sarah; Benjamin Charlesworth who settled in New York in 1821.

The Charlesworthe 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: Justitia et virtus
Motto Translation: Justice and virtue.