Miatt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

Etymology of Miatt

What does the name Miatt mean?

The Miatt 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 Miatt family

The surname Miatt 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 Miatt family

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

Miatt Spelling Variations

A multitude of spelling variations characterize Norman surnames. Many variations occurred because Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England also had a pronounced effect, as did the court languages of Latin and French. Therefore, one person was often referred to by several different spellings in a single lifetime. The various spellings include Myat, Myatt, Miatt, Myott, Miot and others.

Early Notables of the Miatt family

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Migration of the Miatt family to Ireland

Some of the Miatt 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 Miatt family

Many English families left England, to avoid the chaos of their homeland and migrated to the many British colonies abroad. Although the conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and some travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute, once in the colonies, many of the families prospered and made valuable contributions to the cultures of what would become the United States and Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America has revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Miatt 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 Miatt 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.