Elgood History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Elgood

What does the name Elgood mean?

The rich and ancient history of the Elgood family name dates back to the time of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It comes from the ancient personal name Algod. In Old Danish, the name was Algot, while in Old Swedish, the name was Algut. Although the variant form Allgood appears to be a complimentary nickname, the surname Elgood is actually patronymic in origin.

Early Origins of the Elgood family

The surname Elgood was first found in the counties of Northumberland and Durham, although not of Boernician origin as were most of the families in that area. Originally found in the Domesday Book compiled in 1086 by King William after his conquest of England in 1066, as Algod, the name gradually changed to Allgood.

Early History of the Elgood family

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Elgood Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Elgood have been found, including Allgood, Algod, Algood, Elgood, Ellgod and others.

Early Notables of the Elgood family

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Migration of the Elgood family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Elgood, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : John Allgood settled in Barbados in 1674; being one of the first settlers in North America. It is believed he later moved to the mainland.

Contemporary Notables of the name Elgood (post 1700) +

Cyril Lloyd Elgood, British physician, honorary physician to the king of Persia (Shah) (1893-1970)

Historic Events for the Elgood family +

HMS Vanguard

Mr. Reginald Lloyd Elgood (1896-1917), British Sub-Lieutenant from Middlesex, who was aboard the ship "HMS Vanguard" when she exploded in the Scapa Flow off the Orkney Islands, Scotland on 9th July 1917

The Elgood 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: Age omne bonum
Motto Translation: Do all good.