| ![Show Contents]() Mabend History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Wales The Welsh name Mabend is derived from the hills and Moors of Wales where a very particular Celtic people, known as the Britons, thrived. This surname is derived from the Welsh personal name Mabon, which means a child or great son. According to Welsh literature and mythology, Mabon ap Modron, the son of Modron, is a member of King Arthur's war band. Early Origins of the Mabend familyThe surname Mabend was first found in Cornwall, at St. Mabyn, a parish, in the union of Bodmin, hundred of Trigg. 1 "St. Mabyn is indebted for its name to one of the large sainted family that came into this country from Wales. One of these, a female, whose name was Maben, fixed her hermitage in this district, which still retains her name. This name seems to have been appropriated to the parish at an early period; since in the first valor in 1294, we find the name of Ecclesia Sanctae. Mabenae applied to the present rectory not far from Wadebridge. Of the personal history of this female saint, very little is at present known." 2 Early History of the Mabend familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mabend research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Mabend History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mabend Spelling VariationsCompared to other ancient cultures found in the British Isles, the number of Welsh surnames are relatively few, but there are an inordinately large number of spelling variations. These spelling variations began almost as soon as surname usage became common. People could not specify how to spell their own names leaving the specific recording up to the individual scribe or priest. Those recorders would then spell the names as they heard them, causing many different variations. Later, many Welsh names were recorded in English. This transliteration process was extremely imprecise since the Brythonic Celtic language of the Welsh used many sounds the English language was not accustomed to. Finally, some variations occurred by the individual's design: a branch loyalty within a family, a religious adherence, or even patriotic affiliations were indicated by spelling variations of one's name. The Mabend name over the years has been spelled Maben, Mabon, Mabin, Mabben and others. Early Notables of the Mabend familyMore information is included under the topic Early Mabend Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Mabend familyThe Welsh began to emigrate to North America in the late 1800s and early 1900s in search of land, work, and freedom. Those that arrived helped shape the industry, commerce, and the cultural heritage of both Canada and the United States. The records regarding immigration and passenger show a number of people bearing the name Mabend: Edward Mabin settled in Virginia in 1623; Andrew Maben arrived in Philadelphia in 1864; another Andrew Mabin arrived in Philadelphia in 1879.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print
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