| ![Show Contents]() Drinker History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
Etymology of DrinkerWhat does the name Drinker mean? The name Drinker is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was a name for someone who was a literally comes from the words drink and water, but there are many interesting theories as to the reason for the nickname. The universal beverage in the Middle Ages was weak ale, perhaps the name was given to a teetotaler; or perhaps to a pauper unable to afford beer. Perhaps the name was given in irony to an innkeeper or a noted tippler. Some have even suggested that the name was given to diabetics who had voracious thirsts. Early Origins of the Drinker familyThe surname Drinker was first found in Cheshire 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 Drinker familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Drinker research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Drinker History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Drinker Spelling VariationsDrinker has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Drinker have been found, including Drinkwater, Drinkwatter and others. Early Notables of the Drinker familyMore information is included under the topic Early Drinker Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Drinker migration to the United States | + |
In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Drinkers to arrive on North American shores:
Drinker Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Edward Drinker, aged 13, British settler who arrived in New England in 1635 aboard the ship "Abigail" 1
- Mrs. Elizabeth Drinker, aged 32, British settler who landed in New England in 1635 aboard the ship "Abigail" 1
- Jo Drinker, aged 8, British settler who landed in New England in 1635 aboard the ship "Abigail" 1
- Philip Drinker, who landed in Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1635 1
- Philip Drinker, aged 39, British settler who arrived in New England in 1635 aboard the ship "Abigail" 1
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Drinker Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- John Drinker, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1773 1
| Drinker migration to Canada | + |
Drinker Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Edward Drinker, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1750
| Contemporary Notables of the name Drinker (post 1700) | + |
- Catherine Drinker Bowen (1897-1973), American writer of semi fictional biographies and winner of the National Book Award in 1958
- Edward Drinker Cope (1840-1897), American anatomist and paleontologist
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: Labore omnia florent
Motto Translation: All things flourish with industry.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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