Artoys History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Artoys

Artoys is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Artoys family lived in Suffolk, where they were located since the early Middle Ages, but the name originated in the French province of Artois. 1

Alternatively then name could have been derived from the Breton word "arth" which means "bear."

Early Origins of the Artoys family

Early History of the Artoys family

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Artoys Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Artoys has been recorded under many different variations, including Artus, Artis, Artiss, Artois, Artoys, Artice, Artes, Arteis, Artson and many more.

Early Notables of the Artoys family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was

• William Artoys, a prominent 14th century landholder in Suffolk

Migration of the Artoys family

To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Artoyss were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Isac Artus, who sailed to America in 1709.