Grimwold History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Grimwold

What does the name Grimwold mean?

The history of the name Grimwold begins with the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from the baptismal name for the son of Grimward.

Early Origins of the Grimwold family

The surname Grimwold was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Grimwold family

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Grimwold Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore, spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Grimwold has been recorded under many different variations, including Grimwood, Grimwade and others.

Early Notables of the Grimwold family

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Migration of the Grimwold family

For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Grimwold or a variant listed above: William Grimwood arrived in Philadelphia in 1865.

The Grimwold 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: Auxilio divino
Motto Translation: By divine aid.