| ![Show Contents]() Eatmon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Eatmon is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. Eatmon is a name for a gatekeeper. Further research proved the surname Eatmon was originally derived from the Old English word geat, meaning gate. Early Origins of the Eatmon familyThe surname Eatmon was first found in Dorset where they held a family seat from very ancient times and were Lords of the Manor of Stock Gaylard in that shire. Conjecturally, this family name is descended from William d'Eu who held the manor at the time of the taking of the Domesday Book in 1086 A.D. Count William d'Eu's main holdings were in Wiltshire but it may well be that a junior line of the family became husbandmen to his Dorset holdings. Early History of the Eatmon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eatmon research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1578, 1611, 1632, 1641, 1642, 1643, 1674, 1685, 1689, 1690 and 1730 are included under the topic Early Eatmon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Eatmon Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Eatmon include Yetman, Yeatman, Yeetman, Yeaman, Yateman, Yatman and others. Early Notables of the Eatmon familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Pym Yeatmen of Stock House; Sir John Yeamans, 1st Baronet (1611-1674), an English colonial administrator from Bristol described in his day as "a pirate ashore", Governor of the Province of Carolina; Sir William Yeamans, 2nd Baronet (d. c. 1685); Sir John Yeamans, 3rd Baronet (d. c. 1690); and Sir John Yeamans, 4th Baronet (c. 1689-c. 1730.)Robert Yeamans or Yeomans (d. 1643), was an English Royalist who came of a numerous Bristol family, and was probably nearly related to William Yeamans (1578-1632?), a graduate of Balliol College, Oxford. "Robert was a well-known merchant and...
Another 122 words (9 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Eatmon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Eatmon RankingIn the United States, the name Eatmon is the 8,943rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Eatmon familyIn England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Eatmons to arrive on North American shores: Robert Yateman settled in Nevis in 1654; William Yateman settled in St. Christopher in 1635; William Yateman settled in Virginia in 1651; Albert and William Yeatman arrived in Pennsylvania in 1868. In Newfoundland Thomas Yeatman settled in Conception Bay in 1750.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Eatmon (post 1700) | + |
- Raquel Eatmon, American motivational speaker and author
- William Eatmon, American abstract painted from Pebble Beach California
- Mike Eatmon (b. 1972), American light heavyweight boxer
- John Thomas Eatmon, Canadian supervisor of Social Development for Moncton, New Brunswick
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: Propositi tenax
Motto Translation: Tenacious of my resolve.
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