Lightbomb History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

Etymology of Lightbomb

What does the name Lightbomb mean?

The ancestors of the Lightbomb family lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Lightbomb was a name given to a small person, a gentle person, or someone who was habitually active and joyful. The surname Lightbomb is derived from one of a number of Old English words: the word lytel means little; the word leoht translates as light; and the word lithe means gentle or mild.

Early Origins of the Lightbomb family

The surname Lightbomb 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 Lightbomb family

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Lightbomb Spelling Variations

Lightbomb has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Lightbomb have been found, including Lightbody, Lightboddie and others.

Early Notables of the Lightbomb family

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Migration of the Lightbomb family to Ireland

Some of the Lightbomb family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Lightbomb family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Lightbombs to arrive on North American shores: Elizabeth Lightbody, who arrived in America in 1775; James Lightbody, his wife and two sons, who settled in Quebec in 1820; John Lightbody, who was on record in Jamaica in 1825.

The Lightbomb 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: Clarior e tenebris
Motto Translation: The brighter from previous obscurity.