Drueray is a name of ancient Norman origin. It arrived in
England with the
Norman Conquest of 1066. The Drueray family lived in
Suffolk. This family was originally from Rouvray,
Normandy, and it is from the
local form of this place-name, De Rouvray, which literally translates as
from Rouvray, that their surname derives.
Early Origins of the Drueray family
The surname Drueray was first found in
Suffolk where John de Drury, son and heir of a Norman adventurer settled at Thurston.
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Burke, John Bernard, The Roll of Battle Abbey. London: Edward Churton, 26, Holles Street, 1848, Print.
Early History of the Drueray family
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Drueray 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 Drury, Drewery, Drewry, Drurie, Drewrie and others.
Early Notables of the Drueray family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Drueray family to Ireland
Some of the Drueray family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in
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Migration of the Drueray family to the New World and Oceana
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 Drueray or a variant listed above: Robert Drewrie settled in Virginia in 1635; Abigail Drewery settled in Virginia in 1639; Robert Drewry settled in Virginia in 1638; Elizabeth Drury settled in Virginia in 1653.
The Drueray Motto
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: Cave ut comprehendas
Motto Translation: Be careful to include