Early Origins of the Woburn family
The surname Woburn was first found in
Kent where the family name was first referenced in the year 1212 when Wybern of
Kent held estates at Keistret in that shire.
Early History of the Woburn family
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Woburn Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Wyborn, Wyburn, Wybourn, Wiborn, Wiburn, Wybron, Whyborn, Whyburn, Wibourn, Wibourne and many more.
Early Notables of the Woburn family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Woburn family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John and James Wyborne settled in Boston, Mass in 1653; John Wyborne settled in New
England in 1660; and another John Wyborn settled in 1760.
The Woburn 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: Fama perennis erit
Motto Translation: Thy fame shall be enduring.