Malevery is one of the names carried to
England in the great wave of migration from
Normandy following the
Norman Conquest in 1066. It is based on the name Mauleverer, which at the time of the
Norman Conquest, was the name of a noble Norman family.
Early Origins of the Malevery family
The surname Malevery was first found in the North Riding of
Yorkshire where they held a
family seat at Arncliffe Hall. They are descended from Sir Richard Mauleverer who accompanied Duke William of
Normandy in his conquest of
England in 1066 A.D. He was appointed master of the forests, chases, and parks north of the river Trent. Allerton-Mauleverer in the West Riding of
Yorkshire was an ancient
family seat. "This place obtained its distinguishing name from the family of Mauleverer, one of whom, named Richard, in the reign of Henry II. founded here an alien priory of Benedictine monks."
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Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print. "The lands [of Ingleby Arncliffe in the West Riding of Yorkshire] are chiefly the property of William Mauleverer, Esq., the descendant of the Norman
Baron who came over with the Conqueror from
Normandy, and whose family have continued here since that period."
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Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Early History of the Malevery family
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Malevery Spelling Variations
Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few
hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Malevery have been found, including Mauleverer, Malouverer, Maleverer, Malleverer and many more.
Early Notables of the Malevery family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Malevery family to the New World and Oceana
For many English families, the social climate in
England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of
Ireland,
Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Malevery were among those contributors: Jonathon Mauleverer who landed in North America in 1700.
The Malevery 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: En dieu ma foy
Motto Translation: My faith is in God.