Styllwell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Styllwell family

The surname Styllwell was first found in Surrey where the family name was first referenced in the year 1324, when William Stilewell was listed in the Feet of Fines. 1 The name literally means 'Dweller by the quiet stream', from the Old English stille,+ wiella. 1 Another source give a slightly different meaning "dweller at the spring where the water flowed continuously." 2

Early History of the Styllwell family

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Styllwell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Stillwell, Stilwell, Stylewell, Stylwell, Styllwell and many more.

Early Notables of the Styllwell family

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Migration of the Styllwell family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: settlers, who arrived along the eastern seaboard, from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands.

The Styllwell 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: Hold fast

Sources +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print