The
Anglo-Saxon name Estwoold comes from the family having resided to the
east of a wood, or perhaps in an
eastern wood. It may also be derived from one of several possible villages named Eastwood. There is an Eastwood in
Yorkshire, and there may have been one in
Essex as well. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old English words
east (east) and
wudu (wood), which continue to have the same meaning in Modern English.
Early Origins of the Estwoold family
The surname Estwoold was first found in
Cheshire where they held a
family seat from early times.
Early History of the Estwoold family
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Estwoold Spelling Variations
Estwoold 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. Spelling variants included: Eastwood, Eastwoods, Estwoud, Estwude, Eastwude and many more.
Early Notables of the Estwoold family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Estwoold family to Ireland
Some of the Estwoold family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Estwoold family to the New World and Oceana
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 Estwoolds to arrive on North American shores: Richard Eastwood who purchased land in Virginia in 1642; Sarah Eastwood settled in South Carolina in 1774; Abraham, Daniel, David, Thomas, Walter and William Eastwood all settled in Pennsylvania in the mid-1800's..
The Estwoold 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: Oriens sylva
Motto Translation: Rising from the wood.