Moneypeny History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Moneypeny

What does the name Moneypeny mean?

The name Moneypeny reached English shores for the first time with the ancestors of the Moneypeny family as they migrated following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Moneypeny 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 Moneypeny family

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

Early History of the Moneypeny family

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Moneypeny Spelling Variations

Before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Sound was what guided spelling in the Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Moneypeny family name include Moneypenny, Manypenny, Monypenny and others.

Early Notables of the Moneypeny family

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Migration of the Moneypeny family

To escape the political and religious chaos of this era, thousands of English families began to migrate to the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. The passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe; however, those who made the voyage safely were encountered opportunities that were not available to them in their homeland. Many of the families that reached the New World at this time went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. Research into various historical records has revealed some of first members of the Moneypeny family to immigrate North America: Clemens Moneypenny settled in Pennsylvania in 1773.

The Moneypeny 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.