Potter family crest

 

Colors on the Potter family crest explained

Argent (silver) - is a symbol of sincerity and peacefulness, two values of huge importance to the Potter family.

Gules (red) - represents martyrdom and the historic military strength of the Potter family when needed in ancient times.

Sable (black) - symbolizes constancy and the enduring nature of this family.

 

  Symbols on the Potter family crest explained 

The horizontal line on the shield known as a 'fess' represents an honor bestowed upon an early Potter family member, often one upon a knight.

Ermine background pattern - represents purity and a mark of dignity and social standing.

The three cinqfoil shapes with five flowering edges - symbolizes joy and hope.

The seahorse - is a symbol from early times that represents this family's power over water.
 

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Origins of the Potter family name

The earliest known origin of the family name Potter is from the Old English word potte, which meant "potter" or "maker of pots."

The name was likely first used as a occupational name for someone who made pottery.

Over time, the name Potter became a surname, which was passed down from generation to generation.

 

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Summary of the Potter family and the Potter family crest

• The earliest known origin of the family name Potter is England.

• The name is derived from the Old English word "potter," meaning "one who makes pots."

• The first recorded use of the name was in the 12th century.

• The name is first found in the records of the English county of Devon in the 12th century

• The first recorded ancestor of the Potters was a man named William de Boterel was documented as living in England.

• Boterel is thought to be a Norman French name, and it is believed that the Potters are descended from him.

• The family name has been spelled many different ways over the centuries, including Poter, Botterill, and Potterill

• The first Potter in America was probably Samuel Potter, who emigrated from England in 1635 and settled in Massachusetts.

• The Potters were among the earliest settlers in Massachusetts, and their name broadly appears in the state records from the 1640s onward.

• The Potters were also among the first settlers in Rhode Island, and their name appears in the state records from the 1660s onward.

• The Potter family quickly expanded across the United States based on their dedication to hard work and a reputation for reliability, but all Potters can still trace their ancestry back to ancient England.