| ![Show Contents]() Thurburn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of ThurburnWhat does the name Thurburn mean? The surname Thurburn is a Scottish name derived from the Old English personal name Thurbrand. 1 Early Origins of the Thurburn familyThe surname Thurburn was first found in Aberdeen where Richardus Torbrand was listed as Provost of Aberdeen in 1330. The next record of the name appeared over 100 years later when Thomas Thurbrande was a notary public in the diocese of Glasgow in 1456 and the same document lists Thomas Thurbrandson who was also a notary public and may very well have been his son. John Thorburn was fined in 1478 for cutting green wood in the Forest of Selkirk. 1 Early History of the Thurburn familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Thurburn research. Another 318 words (23 lines of text) covering the years 1322, 1323, 1505, 1533, 1544, 1563, 1567, 1605, 1615, 1624, 1627, 1643, 1655, 1664, 1670, 1675, 1679, 1715, 1743, 1773, 1792, 1793, 1794, 1796, 1797, 1798, 1800, 1801, 1805, 1808, 1818, 1823, 1830, 1846, 1853, 1855, 1863, 1885 and 1897 are included under the topic Early Thurburn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Thurburn Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Thurburn has been spelled many different ways, including Thorburn, Thurburn, Thurbrand, Torburn and others. Early Notables of the Thurburn family- New York Publicist Grant Thurburn (1773-1863) who was born in Dalkeith, Midlothian...
Migration of the Thurburn familyThousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Thurburns to arrive in North America: William Thorburn arrived in Virginia in 1716; Andrew Torburn arrived in New York City with his mother Margaret in 1774; Sir Robert Thorburn, K.C.M.G. from Juniper Bank, Peeblesshire, came to St. John'.
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: Certo dirigpo ictu
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
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