| ![Show Contents]() Severyn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England The lineage of the name Severyn begins with the Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain. It is a result of when they lived in the county of Worcester. Severyn is a topographic surname, which was given to a person who resided near a physical feature such as a hill, stream, church, or type of tree. During the Middle Ages, as society became more complex, individuals needed a way to be distinguishable from others. Toponymic surnames were developed as a result of this need. Various features in the landscape or area were used to distinguish people from one another. In this case the original bearers of the surname Severyn were named due to their close proximity to the River Severn, the longest river in Great Britain. During the Roman occupation the Severn was known by the Latin name Sabrina. 1 Early Origins of the Severyn familyThe surname Severyn was first found in Worcestershire where John Seuarne was recorded as holding lands in the Subsidy Roll of 1327. Later in Gloucestershire, William Seuarne was listed in 1362. 2 Early History of the Severyn familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Severyn research. Another 124 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1300 and 1675 are included under the topic Early Severyn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Severyn Spelling VariationsOnly recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Severyn has undergone many spelling variations, including Severne, Severn, Seven, Sevens, Severin, Seffern, Sefferin and many more. Early Notables of the Severyn familyMore information is included under the topic Early Severyn Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Severyn migration to the United States | + |
To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Severyn were among those contributors:
Severyn Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Agnes Severyn, aged 30, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Kronprinz Wilhelm" in 1906 3
- Stanislaw Severyn, aged 28, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Kaiserin Auguste Victoria" in 1910 3
- Maciej Severyn, aged 35, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Grosser Kurfurst" in 1913 3
- Henry T. Severyn, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Auitania" in 1945 3
- H. Severyn, German settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Castel Verde" in 1953 4
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Severyn (post 1700) | + |
- Robert Severyn, American actor, known for his roles in Secret Mysteries of America's Beginnings Volume 3: Eye of the Phoenix-Secrets of the Dollar Bill (2009) and The Kinsey Syndrome (2008)
- Matt Severyn, American actor, known for his roles in is known for In the night we spin (2016), The Biz (2014) and Binge Drinker (2014)
- Samantha Severyn, American actress, known for her role in Roll Call (2011).
- Brent Severyn (b. 1966), Canadian former professional ice hockey defenseman from Vegreville, Alberta, who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with six teams from 1989 to 1999
- Severyn Marcel Sternhell AO (1930-2022), Polish-born, Australian academic and organic chemist, Professor of Chemistry at the University of Sydney and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science
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: Virtus praestantior auro
Motto Translation: Virtue is more excellent than gold.
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