The lineage of the name Hoddely begins with the
Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain. It is a result of when they lived in the parishes of East and West Hoathley in the county of Sussex.
Early Origins of the Hoddely family
The surname Hoddely was first found in
Sussex, where they held a
family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Hoddely family
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Hoddely Spelling Variations
Only recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Hoddely has undergone many
spelling variations, including Hoadley, Hoadly, Hodly, Hoadely, Hodely and others.
Early Notables of the Hoddely family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Hoddely family to the New World and Oceana
To escape the unstable social climate in
England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Hoddely were among those contributors: John Hoadley, who sailed to New
England in 1640 and Mrs. Hoadley, to San Francisco with her children in 1860.
The Hoddely 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: Veritas et patria
Motto Translation: Truth and faith.