Wixsted is a name of ancient Norman origin. It arrived in England with the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Wixsted family lived in Cheshire, at the manor of Wicksted.
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Early Origins of the Wixsted family
The surname Wixsted was first found in Cheshire where they were Lords of the manor of Wicksted from early times, and were granted the lands by William the Conqueror. Conjecturally they are descended from a Norman noble named William Malbank who held Wilkesley and Nantwich, both of which were the early Lordships occupied by the Wicksteads. Nantwich at the time of the taking of the Domesday Book in 1086 was a salt-pit and salt-pans, and Wicksted was a hawk's eyrie.
Early History of the Wixsted family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wixsted research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1795 is included under the topic Early Wixsted History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Wixsted Spelling Variations
Endless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Wickested, Wicksted, Wickstead, Wickstede, Wixstead, Wixested, Wigsted, Wigstead, Whicksted, Whickstede and many more.
Early Notables of the Wixsted family
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Migration of the Wixsted family to Ireland
Some of the Wixsted family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Wixsted family
To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Wixsted or a variant listed above: Richard Wixted who landed in America in 1700.
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: Prudentia in adversis Motto Translation: Prudence in adversity.
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