Beebeye History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Beebeye

What does the name Beebeye mean?

The name Beebeye was derived from a place name in Leicestershire called Beeby. The place name is derived from the Old English "beo," meaning "bee," and "byr," or "settlement." That is, it was "the place where they kept bees."

Early Origins of the Beebeye family

The surname Beebeye was first found in Leicestershire where they had been settled since ancient times before the Norman Conquest of England by Duke William in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Beebeye family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beebeye research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1775, 1840, 1889, 1922, 1963 and 1986 are included under the topic Early Beebeye History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Beebeye Spelling Variations

Only recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Beebeye has undergone many spelling variations, including Beeby, Beebee, Beebe, Bebe, Beebey and others.

Early Notables of the Beebeye family

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Migration of the Beebeye family

To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Beebeye were among those contributors: John Beebe, who came to America in 1650; Lydia Beebe, who came to New London, CT in 1650; Samuel Beebe, who settled in America in 1650; Thomas Beebe, who came to America in 1650.

The Beebeye 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: Se defendendo
Motto Translation: In his own defence.