Porter family crest

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Colors on the Porter family crest explained
Argent (silver)Â -Â Â represents the Porter family values of peacefulness and sincerity.
Gules (red) - symbolizes martyrdom and the historic military strength of the Porter family when needed in times of war.
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  Symbols on the Porter family crest explained Â
The fesse (strip across the shield) - is an ancient symbol and represents those who uphold good conscience, honour and religion against evil forces.
The stags - symbolize the Porters being people of a peaceful and harmonious nature. Those who will not fight unless provoked.
The cinqfoil shapes with five flowering edges - symbolizes joy and hope.
The raven - represents God's protective power and the spirituality of nature.
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Origins of the Porter family name
The earliest known origin of the family name Porter is from the Old French word portier, which means "gatekeeper".
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This occupational name was given to someone who was responsible for the care and security of the entrances of a castle or other large building. Â
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Summary of the Porter family and the Porter family crest
- The Porter family is of French and English origin, with the name popularised in medieval England.
- The English version of this word, porter, first appeared in the 11th century.
- The first recorded use of the name in England is in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a man named 'William le Portier' is listed as holding lands in Suffolk.
- The porter was an important position in medieval society, as they were responsible for the security of the castle or building.
- The first family stemmed from this occupation and likely moved upwards in society over time to become known within the noble circle.
- By the 14th century, the name Porter had become a occupational surname for someone who worked as a ship's captain or pilot.
- The name Porter is also associated with the town of Pontefract in Yorkshire, England and also with the county of Devon in England.
- The name is also common in other parts of the British Isles, particularly in Ireland and Scotland.
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Porter family in America
- The Porter family name in America can be traced back to the early 1600s, when the first Porters arrived in the colonies.
- The Porters were English Puritans who came to the New World in search of religious freedom.Â
- The Porters were among the first settlers in the colonies of Massachusetts and Connecticut.
- They played a significant role in the founding of the United States of America.
- The Porters were a large and influential family in early American history. Several members of the family served in the Continental Congress and the American Revolution.
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