Columbin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Columbin

What does the name Columbin mean?

The name Columbin is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the baptismal name Columbine which means dove. 1

Early Origins of the Columbin family

The surname Columbin was first found in Norfolk, where Peter Colombine, Norwich was recorded in 1739. Later, Paul Columbine was rector of Thurlton, Norfolk. 2

Early History of the Columbin family

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Columbin Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Columbin include Columbine, Cullumbine, Cullabine, Cullebene, Collenbine, Colombine, Clonbine and many more.

Early Notables of the Columbin family

Paul Columbine, a 18th century rector of Thurlton in Norfolk

Migration of the Columbin family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Richard Cullumbine who arrived in Virginia in 1635.

The Columbin 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: Audaces fortuna juvat
Motto Translation: Fortune favours the bold.

Sources +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Rye, Walter, A History of Norfolk. London: Elliot Stock, 62, Paternoster Row, 1885. Print