Langholme History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

There have long been several places named Langham in Britain: there is a village so named in Rutland that dates back to before the Domesday Book (1085), as does the village of Langham in North Essex, which was a Saxon settlement. There was also a Langham in Norfolk. It is most likely that the surname Langholme was originally born by someone who hailed from this village.

Early Origins of the Langholme family

The surname Langholme was first found in Leicestershire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1327 when William of Langham held estates.

Early History of the Langholme family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Langholme research. Another 185 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1310, 1363, 1366, 1376, 1395, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1538, 1600, 1660 and 1671 are included under the topic Early Langholme History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Langholme Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Langholme are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Langholme include: Langholm, Langholme and others.

Early Notables of the Langholme family

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Migration of the Langholme family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Langholme or a variant listed above: Christopher Langham, who arrived in New York in 1633; Phillip Langham, who came to Virginia in 1658; Francis Langham, who came to Barbados in 1664; and James Langholm, who settled in New York in 1832..

The Langholme 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: In cruce salus
Motto Translation: Salvation from the cross.