Davige History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Davige

What does the name Davige mean?

The vast movement of people that followed the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 brought the Davige family name to the British Isles. Davige comes from the first name David, which means "beloved." The name David was quite popular as an honor to the biblical king of that name. Its popularity increased in Britain firstly by virtue of its being the name of the patron saint of Wales.

Early Origins of the Davige family

The surname Davige was first found in Sussex where they were Lords of the manor of Peasmarsh in that shire, and were descended from Robert, Count of Eu, in Normandy.

Early History of the Davige family

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Davige Spelling Variations

Endless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Davidge, Davidis, Daivilla, Daivile, Davadge and others.

Early Notables of the Davige family

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Migration of the Davige family

To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Davige or a variant listed above: John Davidge settled in Lower Burgeo, Newfoundland, in 1848; Thomas Davidge was a planter of Mose Ambrose, Newfoundland, in 1858; Thomas Davage was a planter of Bay du Nord, Newfoundland in 1871.