Singor History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Singor

What does the name Singor mean?

The name Singor has been recorded in British history since the time when the Anglo-Saxons ruled over the region. The name is assumed to have been given to someone who was a person who was a singaere or musician. During the Middle Ages people were identified by the type of work one did and were referred to in this manner. The traveling musician was therefore named the singaere, and was a well known and respected figure in medieval times. He was the main entertainer at fairs and festivals and was also a source of news and idle gossip from the neighboring towns.

Early Origins of the Singor family

The surname Singor was first found in Devon where one of the first records of the name was Lucas le Syngere who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of 1296. The same rolls listed William le Syngur one year later in Yorkshire.

Early History of the Singor family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Singor research. Another 123 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1400, 1594, 1602, 1678 and 1811 are included under the topic Early Singor History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Singor Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Singor has been spelled many different ways, including Singer, Singers, Singar and others.

Early Notables of the Singor family

Notables of this surname at this time include: John Singer (fl. 1594-1602), an English actor and dramatist who was with Queen Elizabeth's company and the Admiral's (Lord Charles Howard...
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Migration of the Singor family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Singors to arrive in North America: Thomas Singer who settled in Virginia in 1635; Michael Singer arrived in Pennsylvania in 1750; John Singer settled in Virginia in 1663; Isaac Singer settled in Virginia in 1773.

Contemporary Notables of the name Singor (post 1700) +

Singor A. Mobley (b. 1972), Canadian former CFL football linebacker who played from 1995 to 2007, Grey Cup champion (2003, 2005)

The Singor 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: Fidelitas vincit
Motto Translation: Fidelity prevails.