Charworth History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Charworth

What does the name Charworth mean?

The ancestors of the name Charworth date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence 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 Charworth family

The surname Charworth 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 Charworth family

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Charworth Spelling Variations

Charworth has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Charworth have been found, including Charlesworth, Charlsworth, Charlesworthe and others.

Early Notables of the Charworth family

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Migration of the Charworth family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Charworths to arrive on North American shores: Joseph Charlesworth who settled in Pennsylvania in 1683 with his wife Sarah; Benjamin Charlesworth who settled in New York in 1821.

The Charworth 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.