Cosby History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins of the Cosby name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in or near the place named Cosby, which was in the county of Leicestershire. The name of this settlement was originally derived from the Old English forename Cossa and the Old Norse word byr, which means farm; thus, it means Cossa's farm. The surname Cosby 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 Cosby familyThe surname Cosby was first found in Leicestershire at Cosby, a parish, in the union of Blaby, hundred of Guthlaxton. 1 This place name date back to at leat the Donesdfay Book of 1086 when it was known as Cossebi and literally meant "farmstead of village of a man called Cossa." 2 It is "said to have been the property of the family before the Conquest." 3 Early History of the Cosby familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cosby research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1510, 1516, 1548, 1558, 1560, 1562, 1565 and 1580 are included under the topic Early Cosby History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cosby Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Cosby were recorded, including Cosby, Cosbie, Cosbey, Cosbye, Cossbye and others. Early Notables of the Cosby familyNotables of this surname at this time include:
Cosby RankingIn the United States, the name Cosby is the 2,917th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 4 Migration of the Cosby family to IrelandSome of the Cosby family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Cosby family emigrate to North America: Cosby Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Cosby Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Cosby Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Cosby Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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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: Sub libertate quietem Motto Translation: Rest under liberty.
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