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This ancient surname generally considered to be Anglo-Scottish, has several possible sources. These are that it may be a topographical name for someone who lived at or near a large house called a Hall, or that it could be an occupational name for a person who was employed at such a place. In this case the derivation can be either from the Olde English pre 7th Century word "heall", or the Old Germa.....
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Heraldry Database: Meredith
Meredith
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Surname: Meredith
Branch: Meredith
Origins: Welsh
More Info: Wales
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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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