Mappes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Mappes

What does the name Mappes mean?

The name is most likely derived from the Old English "Mappa," but perhaps also from the Old Welsh word "map," meaning "son."

Early Origins of the Mappes family

The surname Mappes was first found in Herefordshire, where a Walter map was recorded in the "Charters of the Earldom of Hereford" between the years 1161 and1181.

Early History of the Mappes family

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Mappes Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Mappes are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Mappes include: Mapes, Mappes, Map, Mapys and others.

Early Notables of the Mappes family

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Mappes migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Mappes or a variant listed above:

Mappes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Margaret Mappes, who settled in New York city in 1857