Derlingtone History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Derlingtone has a long Anglo-Saxon heritage. The name comes from when a family lived in the lands of Darlington which originally derived from Deorling's farm or manor. 1 Early Origins of the Derlingtone familyThe surname Derlingtone was first found in Durham at Darlington, a market-town and parish, and the head of a union, in the S. E. division of Darlington ward. "This place, the name of which is of Saxon derivation, is of considerable antiquity, and towards the close of the tenth century was, with its dependencies, granted by Seir, son of Ulphus, in the presence of King Ethelred and Archbishop Wulston, to St. Cuthbert, patron of the see of Durham, of which Aldune was then bishop. " 2 John of Darlington (d. 1284), an Englishman was Archbishop of Dublin and theologian, "whose name suggests that either he or his family came from Darlington. He became a Dominican friar, and it is probable that he studied at Paris at the Dominican priory of St. James. " 3 Early History of the Derlingtone familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Derlingtone research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1281 and 1296 are included under the topic Early Derlingtone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Derlingtone Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Derlingtone have been found, including Darlington, Derlington, Darlingtone, Derlingtone and many more. Early Notables of the Derlingtone familyMore information is included under the topic Early Derlingtone Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Derlingtone familyFamilies began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Derlingtone, or a variant listed above: James Darlington who settled in Maryland in 1739; Joseph Darlington arrived in Philadelphia in 1856; Abraham and John Darlington settled in Pennsylvania in 1711.
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: Cruce dum spiro spero Motto Translation: Whilst I have breath my hope is in the cross.
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