Kerrage History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

The origins of the Kerrage name come from when the Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Kerrage was originally derived from a family having lived in the village of Kerridge found in the parish of Prestbury in the county of Cheshire.

Early Origins of the Kerrage family

The surname Kerrage was first found in Cheshire, in the village of Kerridge. The place name was derived from "key ridge." However, we must look to Suffolk for the earliest record of the family as John Kerrage was registered there in 1297. Two years later, the family "occurs in the records of Dunwich for 1299." 1

Early History of the Kerrage family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kerrage research. Another 112 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1308, 1327, 1524, 1616, 1628, 1631, 1748 and 1828 are included under the topic Early Kerrage History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kerrage Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Kerrage include Kerridge, Kerrage, Kerrich, Kerriche, Kerysche and others.

Early Notables of the Kerrage family

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Migration of the Kerrage family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: John Kerridge, who was living in Haldimand County, Ontario in 1877; and Frederick John Kerridge, who was on record in Minneapolis in 1875.

The Kerrage 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: Nunquam Non Paratus
Motto Translation: Never unprepared.

Citations +

Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.