Hucstable History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Hucstable is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in the village of Huxtable in East Buckland in the county of Devon. The suffix staple was originally derived from the Old French word estaple when translated means a mart or market-place. Therefore the original bearer of the surname Hucstable lived near an area that was a market place.

Early Origins of the Hucstable family

The surname Hucstable was first found in Devon, where the name could have been derived from the aforementioned Huxtable or from Hexworthy, a hamlet on Dartmoor.

Early History of the Hucstable family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hucstable research. Another 190 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1330, 1500 and 1642 are included under the topic Early Hucstable History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hucstable Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Hucstable has been spelled many different ways, including Huxtable, Hucstable, Huckstable, Hokestaple and others.

Early Notables of the Hucstable family

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Migration of the Hucstable family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Hucstables to arrive in North America: William Huxtable, a bonded passenger, who arrived in America in 1744; William Huckaby, who came to America in 1764; John Huxtable, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1817.

The Hucstable 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: Fide et marte
Motto Translation: By fidelity and military service.