Show ContentsWormall History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Wormall family

The surname Wormall 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 14th century when Alexander held estates in 1379.

Early History of the Wormall family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wormall research. Another 193 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1379, 1394, 1415, 1420, 1429, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1592, 1600 and 1748 are included under the topic Early Wormall History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wormall Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wormald, Wormall, Wormhall, Wormal, Wormeley, Wormell, Warmoll, Wormull, Wormhull, Wormill, Wermall and many more.

Early Notables of the Wormall family

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Canada Wormall migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Wormall Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • William Wormall, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1750

Contemporary Notables of the name Wormall (post 1700) +

  • Martin Wormall, American football player
  • Arthur Wormall (1900-1964), English biotechnology researcher from Leeds, a pioneer in Britain in the use of radioactive isotopes in medical research, Fellow of the Royal Society
  • Stephen Wormall, English researcher at the Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK


The Wormall 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: Noli Me Tangere
Motto Translation: Do Not Touch Me.


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