Sparlings History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

Etymology of Sparlings

What does the name Sparlings mean?

The surname Sparlings is a ancient Anglo-Saxon name that is derived from the baptismal name for the son of Spirling, which was an ancient Old English personal name. After the Norman Conquest, the Old English naming system gradually dissolved. Old English names became less common and were replaced by popular continental European names. The earliest surnames in England were found shortly after the Norman Conquest and are of Norman French rather than native English origins.

Early Origins of the Sparlings family

The surname Sparlings was first found in Hertfordshire where they held a family seat from ancient times, some say long before the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Sparlings family

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Sparlings Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Sparling, Sparlin, Sperling, Spurling and others.

Early Notables of the Sparlings family

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Migration of the Sparlings family to Ireland

Some of the Sparlings family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Sparlings family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Sparlin settled in Barbados in 1635; Andreas Sperling settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1767; Peter Sperling, with his wife, three sons, and three daughters, landed in America in 1709.

The Sparlings Motto +

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: Virtutis honor praemium
Motto Translation: Honor is the prize of valor.