Eding History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Eding

What does the name Eding mean?

The name is derived from the Old English personal name Eadda, and means "son of Eadda."

Early Origins of the Eding family

The surname Eding was first found in Cambridgeshire, where John Edyng was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327. 1

Early History of the Eding family

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Eding Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Eding were recorded, including Edding, Eddings, Edyngs, Edings and others.

Early Notables of the Eding family

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Eding migration to the United States +

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Eding family emigrate to North America:

Eding Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

William Eding, who landed in Maryland in 1660 2

Eding Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Bastiaen Eding, who arrived in New York in 1709 2

The Eding 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: Si sit prudentia
Motto Translation: If there be prudence.

Sources +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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)