Cornethwait History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

Etymology of Cornethwait

What does the name Cornethwait mean?

The name Cornethwait is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in the settlement of Cornthwaite, which is found in the North Lonsdale and Furness district of Lancashire. This is just one of many placenames in northern England with the suffix -thwaite. The surname Cornethwait belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Cornethwait family

The surname Cornethwait was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat in North Lonsdale, Silverdale and in Furness.

Early History of the Cornethwait family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cornethwait research. Another 46 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1610, 1636, 1664 and 1692 are included under the topic Early Cornethwait History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cornethwait Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Cornethwait has been spelled many different ways, including Cornthwaite, Cornethwet, Cornwhite, Cornethwaitt, Cornethwait and many more.

Early Notables of the Cornethwait family

More information is included under the topic Early Cornethwait Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Cornethwait family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Cornethwaits to arrive in North America: Edward Cornthwaite, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1802.