Rish History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Anglo-Saxon name Rish comes from when the family resided near a clump of rushes. The surname Rish comes from the Old English word rush, which had the same meaning. Thus, bearers of the surname Rish lived near a marsh, which was noted for its rushes. Early Origins of the Rish familyThe surname Rish was first found in Suffolk 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 Rish familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rish research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1533, 1537, 1577, 1745, 1756, 1813, 1833 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Rish History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rish Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Rish has been recorded under many different variations, including Rush, Rushe and others. Early Notables of the Rish familyNotables of the family at this time include Anthony Rush (1537-1577), English divine, Dean of Chichester, was apparently son and heir of Arthur Rush of Sudborne, Suffolk, and grandson of Sir Thomas Rush of that place, who was knighted in 1533 for his services to Henry VIII... Rish RankingIn the United States, the name Rish is the 12,740th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Rish family to IrelandSome of the Rish family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Rish or a variant listed above: Rish Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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: Un Dieu Motto Translation: One God.
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