Linkleter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Linkleter

What does the name Linkleter mean?

The Linkleter surname was a habitation name, taken on from one of the places so named in the Orkneys. The place name derived from the Old Norse "lyng," meaning "heather," and "klettr," or "rock" which were combined to make the Old Norse name "Lynglettr."

Early Origins of the Linkleter family

The surname Linkleter was first found in the Orkneys, where the original form of the name was Linklet. Today, Linklet and Linklater both are located in the Orkney Islands. Linklater is located in South Ronaldsey, while Linklet is located in North Ronaldsey. Records of Linklater in South Ronaldsey date back as far as 1500 where it appears as Linclet; and Linklet in 1596. Linklater was also found in North Sandwick where it was listed as Lynkclet in 1500. Moving back to the Old Norse versions of the name we found records of Criste Aelingeklaet who was referred to in the Commons of Orkney in 1424 as a "goodman."

Early History of the Linkleter family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Linkleter research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1625, 1678, 1687, 1757 and 1789 are included under the topic Early Linkleter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Linkleter Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Linklater, Linkletter, Linklitter, Linklet and others.

Early Notables of the Linkleter family

Andrew Linklater of that Ilk who was lawrikman in North Sandwick in 1678; and Peter Linklater (1757-1789), one of the quartermasters on the "Bounty" who remained loyal to Captain Bligh and was set adrift during the mutiny. During the 3,500 mile voyage, he and Timor accused...
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Linkleter migration to Canada +

Linkleter Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Mr. Alex Linkleter U.E. who settled in Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1784 member of the Port Matoon Association 1

The Linkleter 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: Skoal

Sources +

Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X