Crayke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Crayke family

The surname Crayke was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat from early times. Craik is also a village in Craik Forest, by the Airhouse Burn in the Scottish Borders.

Early History of the Crayke family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Crayke research. Another 191 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1296 and 1413 are included under the topic Early Crayke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Crayke Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Crake, Craik, Crayke, Craike, Creike, Creyke and others.

Early Notables of the Crayke family

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Migration of the Crayke family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: M. Crake who settled in San Francisco, Cal. in 1850; George Craike settled in Virginia in 1775.

The Crayke 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: Providence