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![Show Contents]() Willmitt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of WillmittWhat does the name Willmitt mean? The Willmitt surname evolved from a form of the personal name William. Early Origins of the Willmitt familyThe surname Willmitt was first found in Derbyshire where "for 350 years, the Derbyshire Wilmots, who have been honoured with three baronetcies, have been settled at Derby or at Cliaddesden in its neighbourhood. There were Wilmots in Cambridgeshire in the 13th century." 1 Early records listed the name as both a forename and a surname. Walter Wilimot was listed in 1252 and Henry Wilmot was listed in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1279 for Cheshire. Thomas Wilmet was listed in the Assize Rolls for Kent in 1317. 2 Early History of the Willmitt familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Willmitt research. Another 141 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1008, 1570, 1612, 1614, 1621, 1644, 1647, 1650, 1651, 1652, 1658, 1680, 1681 and 1740 are included under the topic Early Willmitt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Willmitt Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Willmot, Wilmot, Wilmott, Willmott and others. Early Notables of the Willmitt familyNotables of the family at this time include Charles Wilmot (c.1570-1644), created 1st Viscount Athlone on 4 June, 1621; as well as his son, Lieutenant-General Henry Wilmot (1612-1658), an English Cavalier, who fought for the Royalist cause during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, and...
Another 45 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Willmitt Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Willmitt family to IrelandSome of the Willmitt family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 39 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Willmitt familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Edward Wilmott, who came to Virginia in 1635; Thomas and Susanna Wilmot, who settled in Virginia in 1648; Ann Wilmott and her husband, who settled in Virginia in 1650.
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: Quod vult valde valt
Motto Translation: What he wishes, he fervently wishes.
- Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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