Longebottom History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

Etymology of Longebottom

What does the name Longebottom mean?

The Longebottom surname comes from the Middle English words "long" and "bodme" a term used to describe a long valley. The name may have been taken on by someone who lived in such a valley, or it may have come from a place name such as Longbottom in West Yorkshire.

Early Origins of the Longebottom family

The surname Longebottom was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat and holding estates. One of the earliest records of this family was of Richard Longbottom who held estates in 1379 in that shire with either his brother or father, Thomas Longbottom.

Early History of the Longebottom family

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Longebottom Spelling Variations

Longebottom 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. Spelling variants included: Longbottom, Langbottom, Longebottom, Longbotehom, Langbotehom, Longbotham, Longbothom, Longbottome, Longbottham and many more.

Early Notables of the Longebottom family

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Migration of the Longebottom family to Ireland

Some of the Longebottom family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Longebottom 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 Longebottoms to arrive on North American shores: Elizabeth Longbottom who came to American in 1754; George Longbottom who arrived in New York in 1851; Thomas Longbottom who sailed to Toronto, Canada, in 1871.

The Longebottom 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: Labor omnia vincit
Motto Translation: Hard work conquers all.