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![Show Contents]() Rugge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Soon after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, the name Rugge was recognized on the island as a name for a person associated with the color red, whether through hair color, clothing, or complexion. Accordingly, the name is derived from the Old French word ruge, meaning red. Early Origins of the Rugge familyThe surname Rugge was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Felmingham. This ancient manor dates back to the Domesday Book, 1 a survey of England taken in 1086 by Duke William of Normandy after his conquest of England at Hastings in 1066 A.D. In the survey, the village, which also included a Mill and Church, was held from the King by Ashford, Roger Bigod, and the Abbot of Holme. Conjecturally the family name Rugg is descended from one of these Norman nobles, although which one is uncertain. Early History of the Rugge familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rugge research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1410, 1536, 1549, 1550, 1572, 1573, 1576, 1581, 1610, 1657 and 1672 are included under the topic Early Rugge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rugge Spelling VariationsNorman 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 Rugg, Rug, Rugge and others. Early Notables of the Rugge familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was - Robert Rigge, Rygge or Rugge (died 1410), English Chancellor of the University of Oxford, a native of Devonshire, and possibly a relative of Thomas de Bitton, bishop of Exeter
- Thomas Rugge (died 1672), was an English diarist, a descendant of John Rugge, who was created Archdeacon of Wells in place of John Cotterell in 1572. His father was noted for his knowledge of civil la...
Migration of the Rugge familyMany English families emigrated to North American colonies in order to escape the political chaos in Britain. 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 Rugge or a variant listed above: Benjamin Rugg who settled in Virginia in 1643; followed by Honnor Rugg in 1670; John and Richard Rugg also settled in Virginia in 1670; M. Rugg settled in San Francisco Cal. in 1852..
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
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