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Hudson
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In early England a man was known by but one name. When surnames first came into use, Richard the son of Roger was known as Richard Fitz-Roger, Fitz being a corruption of the Latin, filius, or son. The nickname of Roger was Hodge, and the son of Roger became Hodgson, Hodson or Hudson, and Richard Fitz-Roger became Richard Hudson.
In the opinion of English genealogosts, the early ancesto.....
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Heraldry Database: Calvert
Calvert
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Surname: Calvert
Branch: Calvert
Origins: Welsh
More Info: Wales
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Background: A Shepherd. Occupational name from Middle English calfhirde, from Old English (Anglian) calf ‘calf’ + hierde ‘herdsman’. As for other domestic animals, the care of cattle has given us some surnames, but none in great number. There are about sixty Cowards, a very misleading contraction of 'cow-herds', rather more calverts and Calvers...
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 Motto: Fatti maschi, parole femmine, Deeds are masculine, words feminine . Arms: Paly of six, or and sa. a bend counterchanged. Crest: Out of a ducal coronet or, two pennons, the dexter or, the other sa. staves gu.. View the Heraldry Dictionary for help.
We are unable to locate the history for this surname. If you can provide us with this information, then please contact Arms & Badges!
Name Variations: Calvert, Calverd, Calvard, Calver, Calvers.
References:One or more of the following publications has been referenced for this article.The General Armory; Sir Bernard Burke - 1842.
A Handbook of Mottoes; C.N. Elvin - 1860.
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