Dobent History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of DobentWhat does the name Dobent mean? The history of the Dobent family name begins after the Norman Conquest of 1066. They lived in Staffordshire. This family was originally from St. Aubin, Normandy, and it is from the local form of this place-name, D'Aubin, which literally translates as from Aubin, that their surname derives. 1 Some sources notes note that the name is a diminutive of Dobb, which itself is a pet diminutive of Robert. 2 3 Early Origins of the Dobent familyThe surname Dobent was first found in Staffordshire as a forename, Dobin de Hatton who was listed in the Assize Rolls of 1203. A few years later, Dobin Cusin was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls for Devon in 1221. The first record of the name as a surname was Hugo and Robert Dobin who were listed in the Curia Regis Rolls for Herefordshire in 1207 and later in the Assize Rolls for Berkshire in 1227. 4 Hugo Dobin was recorded in the Rotuli de Oblatis et Finibus, King John. 5 Early History of the Dobent familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dobent research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1539, 1641, 1674 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Dobent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dobent Spelling VariationsBefore the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Sound was what guided spelling in the Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Dobent family name include Dobyns, Dobbins, Dobbings, Dobyn, Dobbin, Dobbyn and many more. Early Notables of the Dobent familyAnother 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Dobent Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Dobent family to IrelandSome of the Dobent family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Dobent familyTo escape the political and religious chaos of this era, thousands of English families began to migrate to the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. The passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe; however, those who made the voyage safely were encountered opportunities that were not available to them in their homeland. Many of the families that reached the New World at this time went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. Research into various historical records has revealed some of first members of the Dobent family to immigrate North America: George Dobbins who settled in Nevis in 1663; Richard Dobbins settled in Virginia in 1651; Robert Dobbin settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1821.
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: Re e merito Motto Translation: This through merit.
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