Plumbtree History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Plumbtree

What does the name Plumbtree mean?

Plumbtree is an ancient Norman name that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Plumbtree family lived in Nottinghamshire having derived from the Old English word plume, meaning plum and indicates that its original bearer lived near a plum tree.

Early Origins of the Plumbtree family

The surname Plumbtree was first found in Nottinghamshire where they were Lords of the Manor of Plumtre in that shire. The was a family of FitzWilliams of Plumtre that conjecturally may have been descended from the natural son of William, Duke of Normandy.

Early History of the Plumbtree family

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Plumbtree Spelling Variations

Norman surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are largely due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England, as well as the official court languages of Latin and French, also had pronounced influences on the spelling of surnames. Since medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings. The name has been spelled Plumtree, Plumbtre, Plumbtree, Plumtre, Plomtre and many more.

Early Notables of the Plumbtree family

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Migration of the Plumbtree family

Many English families emigrated to North American colonies in order to escape the political chaos in Britain at this time. Unfortunately, many English families made the trip to the New World under extremely harsh conditions. Overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the stormy Atlantic. Despite these hardships, many of the families prospered and went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the United States and Canada. Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the name Plumbtree or a variant listed above: Richard Plumtre (b. 1599), who arrived in Virginia in 1630; Wm. Plumtree, who arrived in Virginia in 1658; Geo. Plumtree, who arrived in Virginia in 1672.

The Plumbtree 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: Sufficit meruisse
Motto Translation: It is enough to have deserved well.