The name Sebriks is of
Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in Sebright in the county of
Essex which was later known as Great Seabright in Great Beddow in
Essex. This surname is also of
patronymic origin in that it was originally derived from the baptismal name
Seabert, taken from the Old English
personal name Saebeorht. Baptismal names began to appear as surnames relatively late in the growth of the naming tradition. This is a little surprising, given the popularity of biblical figures in the Christian countries of Europe. Nevertheless, surnames derived from baptismal names grew in popularity during the Middle Ages, and have become one of the foremost sources for surnames.
Early Origins of the Sebriks family
The surname Sebriks was first found in
Essex where "William Sebright of Sebright, in Much Beddow, living in the reign of Henry II is the ancestor of this ancient family who removed into this county (Worcestershire) at a very early period."
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Shirley, Evelyn Philip, The Noble and Gentle Men of England; The Arms and Descents. Westminster: John Bower Nichols and Sons, 1866, Print.
Early History of the Sebriks family
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Another 145 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1585, 1658, 1645, 1679, 1668, 1702, 1692, 1736, 1706, 1764, 1729 and 1796 are included under the topic Early Sebriks History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Sebriks Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few
hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early
Anglo-Saxon surnames like Sebriks 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. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Sebriks include: Seabright, Sebright, Seabricks, Sebricks and others.
Early Notables of the Sebriks family (pre 1700)
Notables of the family at this time include Sir Edward Sebright, 1st
Baronet (c. 1585-c. 1658) of Besford in the County of Worcester,
High Sheriff of Worcestershire; Sir Edward Sebright, 2nd
Baronet (c. 1645-1679); Sir Edward Sebright, 3rd
Baronet (1668-1702)...
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Migration of the Sebriks family to the New World and Oceana
Many 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 Sebriks or a variant listed above: Joseph Seabright who arrived in Maryland in 1774.