Waterfall History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

Early Origins of the Waterfall family

The surname Waterfall was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1242 when Robert Waterfall held lands.

Early History of the Waterfall family

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Waterfall Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Waterfall, Waterfalle, Waterfale and others.

Early Notables of the Waterfall family

Distinguished members of the family include

the Waterfall family of Yorkshire

Waterfall migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Waterfall Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

John and Peter Waterfall who didn't so much go to America in 1682 as they were brought there in bondage, as convicts, and deposited

Waterfall Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Bejamin Waterfall, who settled in Philadelphia in 1848
Benjamin Waterfall, who settled in Philadelphia in 1848

Waterfall Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Ed Waterfall, who arrived in Illinois in the year 1900

The Waterfall 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: Aqua cadit resurgere
Motto Translation: Water falls to rise again