Liscombe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Liscombe

What does the name Liscombe mean?

The origins of the Liscombe name come from when the Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Liscombe was originally derived from a family having lived in the region of Luscombe in the counties of Devon, Dorset, and Cornwall. Liscombe is a topographic surname, which was given to a person who resided near a physical feature such as a hill, stream, church, or type of tree. Habitation names form the other broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. They were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Other local names are derived from the names of houses, manors, estates, regions, and entire counties.

Early Origins of the Liscombe family

The surname Liscombe was first found in Devon where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Liscombe family

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Liscombe 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 Liscombe include Luscombe, Luscomb, Lustcomb, Liscomb, Listcomb and others.

Early Notables of the Liscombe family

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Migration of the Liscombe family to Ireland

Some of the Liscombe family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Liscombe migration to Australia +

Liscombe Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

James Liscombe, aged 24, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Sibella" 1

The Liscombe 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: Mors omnibus communis
Motto Translation: Death is common to all men.

Sources +

South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SIBELLA 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/sibella1852.shtml