| ![Show Contents]() Curier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
Etymology of CurierWhat does the name Curier mean? The name Curier has been recorded in British history since the time when the Anglo-Saxons ruled over the region. The name is assumed to have been given to someone who was a messenger or person who dresses tanned leather. In the former case, the surname Curier is derived from the Old French words corëor or courreour, which mean courier. 1 In the latter case, the surname is derived from the Old French word couraieur, which in turn comes from the Old French word conreeur, which means currier. 2 Early Origins of the Curier familyThe surname Curier was first found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Kildwick from ancient times. Eluding to the occupational nature of the name, we found Richard le Curer in the Assize Rolls for Northumberland in 1256 and Henry le Coureer in Berkshire in 1281. Maurice le curaour was listed as a Freeman of York in 1293 and further to the south, William le Coureour was recorded in Devon in 1314. 3 William Curreyour, Robert Curreour and John Curreior were found in Colchester in 1375. Back in Yorkshire, Andrew Curier was listed as a Freeman of York in 1400. Robert Curryar was listed in the Feet of Fines for Huntingdonshire in 1546. 3 Early History of the Curier familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Curier research. Another 164 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1220, 1256, 1293, 1314, 1375, 1379, 1400, 1430, 1546, 1656, 1661, 1740, 1813 and 1888 are included under the topic Early Curier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Curier Spelling VariationsThe 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. Curier has been spelled many different ways, including Currer, Curror, Currier, Curryer, Conreor, Couraour, Curur, Curreour, Currour, Curryar, Corour and many more. Early Notables of the Curier familyNathaniel Currier (1813-1888), co-founder of Currier & Ives, American Lithographers who created famous prints of scenes of 19th century America. Currier was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts and was...
Another 27 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Curier Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Curier migration to Canada | + |
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 Curiers to arrive in North America: Curier Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Margereta Curier, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
- Catherine Curier, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
- Jaque Curier, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
- Maria Curier, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
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: Merit
Motto Translation: Merit
- Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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