Slowcomb History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Slowcomb

What does the name Slowcomb mean?

The ancestors of the name Slowcomb date back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Slowcomb family lived in Slocombe found on the Isle of Wight and in the county of Devon. The surname Slowcomb was originally derived from the Old English word Slahcumb which means dweller in the valley.

Early Origins of the Slowcomb family

The surname Slowcomb was first found in Somerset where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Slowcomb family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Slowcomb research. Another 61 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1630 is included under the topic Early Slowcomb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Slowcomb 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 Slowcomb 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. The variations of the name Slowcomb include: Slocum, Slowcombe, Slocombe, Slocum, Slocumb and others.

Early Notables of the Slowcomb family

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Migration of the Slowcomb family

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 Slowcomb or a variant listed above: Giles Slocum, already mentioned; Peleg Slocum settled in west New Jersey in 1664; G. S. and J. R. Slocum arrived in San Francisco in 1850; William Slocum arrived in Savannah, Georgia in 1820.