Pluck is a name that was carried to
England in the great wave of migration from
Normandy following the
Norman Conquest of 1066. It is a name for a
maker of coarse woolen cloth and blankets. Plucknett is of Norman-French origin and derives from the name
Plunket. Plunket is adapted from the Anglo-Norman-French word
blancquet, meaning
blanket or sheet. Another explanation suggests that the name is a
local reference to Plugenett,
Normandy. Pluck is a classic example of an English
polygenetic surname, which is a surname that was developed in a number of different locations and adopted by various families independently.
Early Origins of the Pluck family
The surname Pluck was first found in
Oxfordshire where the name Plukenet is found in two versions of the Roll of Battel Abbey. One of the first records of the name was Hugh de Plugenet who was made
Baron by Henry II.
[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Lowe, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print. The name was also found in
Ireland as early as the 11th century.
[2]CITATION[CLOSE]
Burke, John Bernard, The Roll of Battle Abbey. London: Edward Churton, 26, Holles Street, 1848, Print.
Early History of the Pluck family
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Pluck Spelling Variations
The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason,
spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Pluck has been recorded under many different variations, including Plucknett, Pluckett, Plugenett and others.
Early Notables of the Pluck family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Pluck family to Ireland
Some of the Pluck family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 155 words (11 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 Pluck family to the New World and Oceana
To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in
England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Plucks were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America:
Pluck Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- William Pluck, aged 1878, originally from Glasgow, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Oriana" from Glasgow, Scotland [3]CITATION[CLOSE]
"New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J646-BZN : 6 December 2014), Wm. Pluck, 06 Mar 1919; citing departure port Glasgow, Scotland, arrival port New York, ship name Oriana, NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). - Frederick Pluck, aged 50, originally from Wetford, England, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Philadelphia" from Southampton, England [4]CITATION[CLOSE]
"New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J667-L53 : 6 December 2014), Frederick Pluck, 02 Aug 1920; citing departure port Southampton, arrival port New York, ship name Philadelphia, NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
Pluck Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
- Richard Pluck, English convict from Cambridge, who was transported aboard the "Andromeda" on November 13, 1832, settling in New South Wales, Australia [5]CITATION[CLOSE]
State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2014, November 27) Andromeda voyage to New South Wales, Australia in 1832 with 186 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/andromeda/1832
The Pluck 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: In Deo fide
Motto Translation: Fidelity in God.