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Sexton
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This interesting name has two possible origins, from an English occupational surname and from an Irish personal name. Firstly, it is an occupational name for a sexton or church warden. It derives from the Middle English "sexteyn", which comes from the Old French "secrestein", itself originally from the Latin "sacristanus". Variants of this form include Sexten, Sextone, Sexon and Secretan. The firs.....
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Heraldry Database: Draper
Draper
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Surname: Draper
Branch: Draper
Origins: British
More Info: England
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Background: Maker or seller of woollen cloth.
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 Motto: Vicit, pepercit, He conquered, he spared. Arms: Ar. on two chev. betw. three escallops sa. six martlets or. 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: Draper, Drapere, Draiper, Draeper, Drapar, Drapir, Drayper, Drapper, Drapier, Drabber, Drapber, Drabper, Drappar.
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.
English Surnames; C.M. Matthews - 1966.
A Dictionary of English Surnames; P.H. Reaney - 1958.
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