Moneypenney History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Moneypenney

What does the name Moneypenney mean?

Today's generation of the Moneypenney family bears a name that was brought to England by the migration wave that was started by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Moneypenney family lived in Fife. Moneypenny is a compound name composed of two elements, the Old English moning, meaning money, and the Old English pening, meaning penny. Moneypenny originated as a nickname to identify a rich man or may have been ironically used to describe a poor man. Another derivation, which is equally valid in certain cases, indicates that Moneypenny is a local name adapted from the place called Magnepeigne in Normandy.

Early Origins of the Moneypenney family

The surname Moneypenney was first found in Fife where they were granted lands by the King of Scotland.

Early History of the Moneypenney family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Moneypenney research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1180, 1200, 1296, 1450, 1617 and 1620 are included under the topic Early Moneypenney History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Moneypenney Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Moneypenney include Moneypenny, Manypenny, Monypenny and others.

Early Notables of the Moneypenney family

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Migration of the Moneypenney family

In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Moneypenneys to arrive on North American shores: Clemens Moneypenny settled in Pennsylvania in 1773.

The Moneypenney 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: Imperat aequor
Motto Translation: He rules the sea.