Waddle History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Waddle comes from the place named Wedale, in the parish of Stow, near Edinburgh. As such it is a habitation name, a category of surnames derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Early Origins of the Waddle familyThe surname Waddle was first found in Midlothian, where they had held territories at Wedale in the parish of Stow from ancient times. 1 Most sources agree in this origin, but one claims the name was English having derived from Odell, a parish in Bedfordshire. "For proof, v. Odell. Waddle is a natural variant, but seems confined to America." 2 This researcher noted that the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 included a listing for Robert de Wadhulle, Bedfordshire. But let's return to Scotland where the lion's share of the family claim descent. "The earliest known bearer of the name is Adam de Wedale, 'an outlaw of the King of Scots land,' who appears in 1204. Stephen de Wee ale witnessed a charter of the lands of Swaynystoun to the Hospital of Soltre, c. 1221-24, and Thomas de Wedal was canon of St. Andrews 1280. Laurence de Wedale of Roxburghshire rendered homage in 1296. His seal bears an eight-rayed figure and S' Lavrenci d' Vedal" 3 On this last entry, we must explain the significance of "rendered homage in 1296." King Edward I of England conquered much of lowland Scotland in 1296 and confiscated the lands. To retrieve your lands, you had to "render homage" to him, thereby acknowledging him as the rightful king. "Symone de Wedale, [was] abbot of Holyrood, Edinburgh, between 1296-1327, as Symon de Wedehale was consecrated bishop of Galloway in 1327. Adam de Wedale, monk of Newbotyl, was witness in proceedings against the Knights Templars in 1309, and Roger de Wedale was canon of Dunblane, 1312, and in 1321 prebendary of Murthlach." 3 Early History of the Waddle familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Waddle research. Another 330 words (24 lines of text) covering the years 1344, 1359, 1370, 1372, 1395, 1400, 1405, 1421, 1424, 1505, 1555, 1557, 1567, 1583, 1600, 1610, 1613, 1617, 1621, 1642, 1672, 1682, 1725, 1793 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Waddle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Waddle Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Waddel, Waddell, Waddle, Weddel, Weddell, Weddle and many more. Early Notables of the Waddle familyNotable among the family at this time was John Weddell (1583-1642), sea-captain who in 1617 was master's mate of the East India Company's ship Dragon. "In April 1621 he sailed from England as captain of the Jonas, with three other... Waddle RankingIn the United States, the name Waddle is the 5,597th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 4 Migration of the Waddle family to IrelandSome of the Waddle family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Waddle Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Waddle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Waddle Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Waddle Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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