Littlebury History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Littlebury

What does the name Littlebury mean?

The Littlebury surname is thought to be derived from a place name. Littlebury in Essex was recorded in the Domesday Book as "Litelbyria" manor and was owned by Ely Abbey from the ninth century.

Early Origins and Etymology of Littlebury

The surname Littlebury was first found in West Essex, at Littlebury, a small village that dates back to Saxon times when it was first listed as Lylanbyrig c. 1000. The place name literally means "little fort or stronghold," from the Old English words "lytel" + "burh." 1 The parish church of Holy Trinity was built c. 1163 on the site of a Roman camp. Hence, conjecturally, the surname is descended from the tenant of the lands of Fillingham, held by Anskettle from Roger Poitou a Norman Baron who was recorded in the Domesday Book census of 1086.

Early History of the Littlebury family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Littlebury research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1190, 1267, 1272, 1274, 1487, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Littlebury History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Littlebury Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Littlebury, Littlebry, LittleBerry, Littleberrie, Littleburrie, Liddlebury and many more.

Early Notables of the Littlebury family

Martin of Littlebury, (died 1274) Chief Justice of the Common Plea from 1267-1272...
Sir William Whorne was Lord Mayor of London in 1487 and is sometimes also reported as William Horne or William Littlebury...

Littlebury migration to the United States +

Littlebury Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Thomas Littlebury, who settled in Philadelphia in 1832

Contemporary Notables of the name Littlebury (post 1700) +

Cyril Littlebury (1898-1936), Canadian photographer

Sources +

Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)