| ![Show Contents]() Surles History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
 England Early Origins of the Surles familyThe surname Surles was first found in Durham where they were an ancient family, Barons of the Palatinate, who took their name from the residence Super Tysam, Sur Tees, Upon the river Tees, their chief seat being Dinsdale. 1 The principal male died out long ago, but younger branches of the family in recent generations have prospered. The Dinsdale property was lost but was repurchased in the late 1800s by the family. Early History of the Surles familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Surles research. Another 167 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1100, 1300 and 1524 are included under the topic Early Surles History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Surles Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Surtees, Surtes, Surties, Suyrtayse, Surteys and others. Early Notables of the Surles familyMore information is included under the topic Early Surles Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Surles RankingIn the United States, the name Surles is the 10,289th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2 Migration of the Surles familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: J. Surties settled in Maryland in 1704.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Surles (post 1700) | + |
- Anthony Surles, American actor, known for Human Nature: Giorgio Armani-Films of City Frames (2017)
- Gina Surles, American actress, known for Triple Threat (2018), Silent as the Grave and The Reason (2011)
- Cameran Surles (b. 1986), American actress and producer from Houston, Texas, known for The Tree of Life (2011), Folk Hero & Funny Guy (2016) and On the Market (2014)
- William H. Surles (1845-1919), American private in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry and actions performed at the Battle of Perryville in Kentucky on 8 October 1862 during the American Civil War
- Alfred Surles, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1972 3
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: Mao mori quam foedori
Motto Translation: Death before dishonor
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