| ![Show Contents]() Gibbar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of GibbarWhat does the name Gibbar mean? Gibbar is an ancient Anglo-Saxon name that is derived from the baptismal name as in "son of Gilbert, popularly Gibbert, Gibberd, or Gibbard." 1 Early Origins of the Gibbar familyThe surname Gibbar was first found in Lincolnshire, where Robert filius Giberti was recorded. Later in Winton, Hampshire, Gislebert Gibart was recorded c. 1110 and in Lincolnshire, Richard Gybard was listed in the Assize Rolls for 1298. Over in Leicestershire, Alice Giberd was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls for 1327. 2 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 included entries for Henry Gilbard, Norfolk; John Gilbard, Norfolk; and John Gilberd, Cambridgeshire. The Placita de Quo Warranto, temp. Edward I-III included an entry for William Gilberd, Gloucestershire, 20 Edward I (during the 20th year of the reign of King Edward I.) 1 Early History of the Gibbar familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gibbar research. Another 134 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1239, 1273, 1307, 1533, 1603, 1730 and 1778 are included under the topic Early Gibbar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gibbar Spelling VariationsGibbar 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. Many variations of the name Gibbar have been found, including Gibbard, Gibbert, Gibert, Gybbard, Gybbert and many more. Early Notables of the Gibbar family Migration of the Gibbar familyIn 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 Gibbars to arrive on North American shores: Thomas and Henry Gibbard landed in Virginia in 1774; William Gibbard settled in New Haven, Conn. in 1640; Ann, Edward and Jane Gibberd landed in New York in 1830.
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: Facta non verba
Motto Translation: Deeds not words
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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