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Cater
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The Cater name was brought into England in the wake of the Norman Conquest. The names introduced into Britain by the Normans are nearly all territorial in origin. The followers of William the Conqueror included some of them brought the names of their castles and villages in Normandy with them, but others were adventurers possessing no family or territorial names of their own. Those of them who acq.....
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Heraldry Database: Meredith
Meredith
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Surname: Meredith
Branch: Meredith
Origins: Welsh
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Background: The name Meredith is an ancient Welsh surname. The name is derived from the Welsh personal name of Meredydd or Maredudd. The old Welsh form of the name is Morgetiud. Geneology experts state that the first portion of this name means pomp or splendor, while the second portion is udd, which means lord.
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 Arms: Ar. a lion, rampant, sa. gorged with a collar and chain thereto affixed, reflexed over his back or. Crest: A demi lion, rampant, sa. collared and chained 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: Meredith, Meradith, Meredeth, Meridith, Beddow, Bedo, Preddy, Predith.
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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