Miat History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

Etymology of Miat

What does the name Miat mean?

The Miat surname is derived from the Middle English given name Myat, which is in turn derived from the Norman French given name Mihel.

Early Origins of the Miat family

The surname Miat was first found in Southern England where bearers of the name are thought to have resided since the times of the Norman invasion.

Early History of the Miat family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Miat research. Another 48 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1273 and 1524 are included under the topic Early Miat History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Miat Spelling Variations

Multitudes of spelling variations are a hallmark of Anglo Norman names. Most of these names evolved in the 11th and 12th century, in the time after the Normans introduced their own Norman French language into a country where Old and Middle English had no spelling rules and the languages of the court were French and Latin. To make matters worse, medieval scribes spelled words according to sound, so names frequently appeared differently in the various documents in which they were recorded. The name was spelled Myat, Myatt, Miatt, Myott, Miot and others.

Early Notables of the Miat family

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Migration of the Miat family to Ireland

Some of the Miat family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 52 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Miat family

Because of this political and religious unrest within English society, many people decided to immigrate to the colonies. Families left for Ireland, North America, and Australia in enormous numbers, traveling at high cost in extremely inhospitable conditions. The New World in particular was a desirable destination, but the long voyage caused many to arrive sick and starving. Those who made it, though, were welcomed by opportunities far greater than they had known at home in England. Many of these families went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Miat or a variant listed above: Joseph Myatt, who was on record in Albany, NY in 1728; Jane Miot, who arrived in Charles Town, SC in 1766; as well as Edward Myatt, his wife and their three children, who arrived at the port of Philadelphia in 1819..

The Miat 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: J'y suis j'y reste
Motto Translation: I am here to stay.