Surties History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

Early Origins of the Surties family

The surname Surties 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 Surties family

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Surties Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Surtees, Surtes, Surties, Suyrtayse, Surteys and others.

Early Notables of the Surties family

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Surties migration to the United States +

Surties Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

J.. Surties, who settled in Maryland in 1704

The Surties 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: Mao mori quam foedori
Motto Translation: Death before dishonor

Sources +

Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.