Springett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Springett family

The surname Springett was first found in various counties and shires throughout Britain but especially in Sussex and Kent. The name is a diminutive of "Spring," as in a nickname for a "lively young man." 1 One of the first records of the name was William Pringett who was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Warwickshire in 1193. The Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296 lists William Springet. 1 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list: Julian Springald and Walter Springaud in Oxfordshire; and Alan Springold in Cambridgeshire. 2

Early History of the Springett family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Springett research. Another 150 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1076, 1084, 1135, 1194, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1561, 1562, 1600, 1617, 1620, 1621, 1639, 1642 and 1660 are included under the topic Early Springett History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Springett Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Springett, Springate, Springette, Springet and others.

Early Notables of the Springett family

Distinguished members of the family include

Sir Thomas Springett of Broyle, knighted 17th September 1639; and his son, Sir Herbert Springett, created a Baronet, at the Restoration in 1660

Springett migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Springett Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. James Springett, British convict who was convicted in Essex, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "England" on 6th June 1835, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Springett (post 1700) +

Ronald Deryk George "Ron" Springett (1935-2015), London-born, football goalkeeper for Sheffield Wednesday (1958-1967) and member of the England National Team (1959-1966)
Peter Springett (1946-1997), English professional footballer in the 1960s and 1970s; he made over 500 professional appearances
Tara Springett (b. 1960), née Ulrike Erika Elisabeth Fulda, a Buddhist therapist, teacher and author of self-help books
Dr. Victor George Springett (1916-1990), Australian physician and politician in the State of South Australia
Martin Springett, English-born, Canadian illustrator, best known for his illustrations of Guy Gavriel Kay's Fionavar Tapestry novel series, awarded a 1992 Prix Aurora Award for Artistic Achievement
Andrew Springett, Chef de Cuisine at the Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino, British Columbia

Citations +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 28th April 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/england