Ramadge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Ramadge

What does the name Ramadge mean?

The Ramadge surname comes from the Middle English/Old French word "ramage," which meant "wild." It is thought to have originally been a nickname for an unpredictable or savage person, which later became a surname.

Early Origins of the Ramadge family

The surname Ramadge was first found in Peeblesshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd nam Pùballan), former county in South-central Scotland, in the present day Scottish Borders Council Area, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Ramadge family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ramadge research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1304, 1555, 1567 and 1780 are included under the topic Early Ramadge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ramadge Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ramage, Ramadge, Ramaige and others.

Early Notables of the Ramadge family

Peter Ramadge of Peebles

Migration of the Ramadge family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Ramage, who was naturalized in New York in 1801; Alexander Ramage and his wife Betty, who settled in Boston in 1765; John Ramage, who settled in Quebec in 1817.

Contemporary Notables of the name Ramadge (post 1700) +

Francis Hopkins Ramadge (1793-1867), Irish medical writer, eldest son of Thomas Ramadge of Dublin; he made multiple contributions to the ‘Lancet,’ ‘Medical Times’ and ‘Notes and Queries’

The Ramadge 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: Vitam impendere vero
Motto Translation: To risk one's life for the truth.