| ![Show Contents]() Souton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
Etymology of SoutonWhat does the name Souton mean? The name Souton is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in an area that was referred to as the south down. The surname may also refer to the valley where the sows were kept. In either occasion the surname denotes a place-name in the county of Devon. 1 Early Origins of the Souton familyThe surname Souton was first found in Devon at Sowton, a parish, in the union of St. Thomas, partly in the hundred of East Budleigh, but chiefly in that of Wonford. 2 The earliest record of the parish was in 1420, when it was recorded as Southton. Literally the place name means "south farmstead or village." Interestingly the place name was originally known as Clis 3 at the time of the Domesday Book of 1086, after the River Clyst. However, there is no known record as to why the name change took place. 4 Another source claims the name originated in Yorkshire where Alan Soldenc, Soldench was listed in the Pipe Rolls of 1166 and 1175. Later, Roger le Soudan was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls for Yorkshire in 1208 and later again, Robert le Sowden was recorded in the Hundredorum Rolls for Berkshire in 1279. 5 Early History of the Souton familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Souton research. Another 62 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Souton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Souton Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Souton has been spelled many different ways, including Sowdon, Sowden, Sowton, Sowten and others. Early Notables of the Souton familyMore information is included under the topic Early Souton Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Souton migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Soutons to arrive in North America:
Souton Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Mary Souton, who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts in 1712 6
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