Wormston History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Wormston

What does the name Wormston mean?

The Wormston surname is a habitational name, taken on from a place name, such as Ormiston in Roxburgh, or Ormiston, in East Lothian.

Early Origins of the Wormston family

The surname Wormston was first found in East Lothian, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Wormston family

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Wormston Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ormiston, Ormeston, Orneston, Ormieston, Wormyston and many more.

Early Notables of the Wormston family

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Migration of the Wormston family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Ormiston who settled in Georgia in 1754; Adam Ormiston settled in Philadelphia in 1858; Ralph Ormston settled in Maryland in 1798; Richard Ormston arrived in Philadelphia in 1856..

The Wormston 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: Felicior quo certior
Motto Translation: Luckier as it is surer.