Coppeman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Coppeman

What does the name Coppeman mean?

The Anglo-Saxon name Coppeman comes from when its first bearer worked as a merchant or trader, originally derived from the Old Norman word kaupmaor.

Early Origins of the Coppeman family

The surname Coppeman was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say before the Norman Conquest in 1066. The name Copeman appears to have several historical explanations. One historian says the name means a chapman or merchant. Another historian explains that "cope" was a tribute paid to the king, and perhaps the collector of this tax was a Copeman.

Early History of the Coppeman family

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Coppeman Spelling Variations

Until 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 Coppeman include Copeman, Coopman and others.

Early Notables of the Coppeman family

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Migration of the Coppeman family

Searching 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 Coppeman or a variant listed above: Edward Coopman settled in New Orleans, La. in 1870; John Coopman settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1728; Valentine Copman settled in Barbados with his wife and child and servants in 1680..

The Coppeman 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: In arce salus
Motto Translation: Safety in the castle