| ![Show Contents]() Signore History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Italy The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 brought many new words to England from which surnames were formed. Signore was one of these new Norman names. It was specifically tailored to its first bearer, who was a person with lordly bearing, or the older of two people with the same name. The first is by analogy with the French seigneur, meaning lord. Early Origins of the Signore familyThe surname Signore was first found in Norfolk, where the family was granted lands by William the Conqueror for having assisted at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The earliest known bearer of the name was Walter Seignure, who was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk in 1164. Early History of the Signore familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Signore research. Another 176 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1150, 1164, 1212, 1271, 1382, 1475, 1565, 1845 and 1887 are included under the topic Early Signore History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Signore Spelling VariationsA multitude of spelling variations characterize Norman surnames. Many variations occurred because Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England also had a pronounced effect, as did the court languages of Latin and French. Therefore, one person was often referred to by several different spellings in a single lifetime. The various spellings include Senior, Sinyeard, Singard, Sinyard, Sinor, Sayner, Saynor, Sayner and many more. Early Notables of the Signore familyAnother 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Signore Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Signore migration to the United States | + |
Many English families left England, to avoid the chaos of their homeland and migrated to the many British colonies abroad. Although the conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and some travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute, once in the colonies, many of the families prospered and made valuable contributions to the cultures of what would become the United States and Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America has revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Signore or a variant listed above:
Signore Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Filippo Signore, who settled in New York, NY in 1899
Signore Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Daniel Signore, who settled in New York, NY in 1902
| Contemporary Notables of the name Signore (post 1700) | + |
- Frank Del Signore Jr., American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for West Virginia State House of Delegates 2nd District, 1972 1
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: Medio tutissimus ibis
Motto Translation: Go most safely by the middle course
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Signore migration to the United States 
