Cosman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Cosman

What does the name Cosman mean?

The Anglo-Saxon name Cosman comes from when its first bearer worked as a person who worked in a castle. The original bearer of the surname may have held the post of governor or constable of the castle. The surname Cosman is derived from the Old Norman French word castel, which means castle. The suffix man denotes a servant.

Early Origins of the Cosman family

The surname Cosman was first found in Dorset, England 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 Cosman family

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Cosman 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 Cosman include Castleman, Casselman, Cassman, Cassellman and others.

Early Notables of the Cosman family

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Cosman migration to Australia +

Cosman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Francis Cosman, English convict who was convicted in Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Equestrian" on 27th August 1852, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Island) 1

Historic Events for the Cosman family +

Halifax Explosion

Mr. Frederick Henry Cosman (1877-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 2

The Cosman 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: Without God, castles are nothing

Sources +

Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 16th May 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/equestrian
Halifax Explosion Book of Remembrance | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. (Retrieved 2014, June 23) . Retrieved from https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion/halifax-explosion-book-remembrance