Merriwether History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Merriwether familyThe surname Merriwether was first found in Kent at Mereworth, a parish, in the union of Malling, hundred of Littlefield, lathe of Aylesford. This ancient Saxon village dates back to 843 when it was first listed as Meranworth. By the time of the Domesday Book of 1086, the parish was known as Marovrde. 1 Literally the place name means "enclosure of a man called Maera" from the Old English personal name + "worth." 2 The name is often referred to as a nickname for someone who is a happy, genial or a sunshiny fellow. Some of the first listings of the name were found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273: Andrew Muriweder in Oxfordshire; and Thomas Murweder in Cambridgeshire. There is also an undated listing of Henry Muriweder in the Issues of the Exchequer. 3 Early History of the Merriwether familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Merriwether research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1150, 1674, 1701, 1703, 1705 and 1718 are included under the topic Early Merriwether History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Merriwether Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Merriweather, Merreweather, Mereweather, Mereworth, Merworth and many more. Early Notables of the Merriwether familyAnother 36 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Merriwether Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Merriwether Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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: Vi et consilio Motto Translation: By force and counsels.
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