Regmaidynd History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the name Regmaidynd date back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Regmaidynd family lived in the county of Lancashire, where they held a family seat at Wedacre. The surname Regmaidynd refers to the dweller by the ridge, in this case the reference is to the female bearer of the name. Early Origins of the Regmaidynd familyThe surname Regmaidynd was first found in Lancashire and Lincolnshire where two gentry families bore the name Rigmaiden. "I can give not better etymology for the name than 'a romping girl.' " 1 Nether Wyersdale in Lancashire was an ancient family seat. "Wyersdale was part of the possessions of the Lancasters: in the reign of Philip and Mary, John Rigmayden held the manor; and in 1605 it was held by the Gerards, of Bromley." 2 Early History of the Regmaidynd familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Regmaidynd research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Regmaidynd History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Regmaidynd Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Regmaidynd are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Regmaidynd include: Rigmaiden, Regmaiden, Rigmaden and others. Early Notables of the Regmaidynd familyMore information is included under the topic Early Regmaidynd Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Regmaidynd familyMany English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Regmaidynd or a variant listed above: William Rigmaiden who settled in Pennsylvania in 1761.
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