Lameson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Lameson

What does the name Lameson mean?

The name Lameson was spawned by the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture that ruled a majority of Britain. It comes from the baptismal name Lambert. Baptismal names began to appear as surnames relatively late in the growth of the naming tradition. This is a little surprising, given the popularity of biblical figures in the Christian countries of Europe. Nevertheless, surnames derived from baptismal names grew in popularity during the Middle Ages, and have become one of the foremost sources for surnames.

Early Origins of the Lameson family

The surname Lameson was first found in Berkshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Lameson family

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Lameson Spelling Variations

Lameson has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Lameson have been found, including Lambson, Lampson, Lamson, Lambesune, Lambeson and others.

Early Notables of the Lameson family

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Migration of the Lameson family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Lamesons to arrive on North American shores: Ebenezer Lamson, who sailed to Concord in Massachusetts in 1635; Barnabas Lampson, who came to Cambridge in 1635; Easter Lampson, who arrived in Boston in 1766.

The Lameson 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: Persevera et vince
Motto Translation: Persevere and conquer.