Wilburghfosse History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

The name Wilburghfosse arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Wilburghfosse family lived in Yorkshire, at Wilberfosse.

Early Origins of the Wilburghfosse family

The surname Wilburghfosse was first found in Yorkshire where they were Lords of the manor of Wilberforce, and descended from Phillip of Kyme, Lord of Wilberfosse. The parish of Wilberfoss(e) in the East Riding of Yorkshire was home to the family. "This place, from the time of the Conquest, was the property of the Wilberforce family, from which was descended the late William Wilberforce, the distinguished philanthropist; but the ancient family mansion and the estates were sold in 1710, and the lands are now divided among several proprietors, of whom Col. Wyndham is lord of the manor." 1

Early History of the Wilburghfosse family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wilburghfosse research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1797 and 1833 are included under the topic Early Wilburghfosse History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wilburghfosse Spelling Variations

A multitude of spelling variations characterize Norman surnames. Many variations occurred because Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England also had a pronounced effect, as did the court languages of Latin and French. Therefore, one person was often referred to by several different spellings in a single lifetime. The various spellings include Wilberforce, Wilberfoss, Wilberfosse and many more.

Early Notables of the Wilburghfosse family

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Migration of the Wilburghfosse family

Many English families left England, to avoid the chaos of their homeland and migrated to the many British colonies abroad. Although the conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and some travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute, once in the colonies, many of the families prospered and made valuable contributions to the cultures of what would become the United States and Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America has revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Wilburghfosse or a variant listed above: William Wilberforce settled in Virginia in 1730.

The Wilburghfosse 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: Nos non nobis
Motto Translation: We not for ourselves.

Citations +

Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.