Tucker family crest

 

Colors on the Tucker family crest explained

Argent (silver) - is an ancient symbol of peacefulness and sincerity, two things the Tuckers were known for.

Azure (blue) - represents the Tucker family's loyalty and truthful nature

 

  Symbols on the Tucker family crest explained   

The Chevron shape - symbolizes the historical Tucker family home, the importance of home for family members through the years and the safety this provides.

The seahorse - is a symbol from early times that represents the Tucker family's power over water and at sea.

 

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Origins of the Tucker family name

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Summary of the Tucker family and the Tucker family crest

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

• The name Tucker is derived from the Old French term "tuckere," meaning "one who fuller or cleans cloth."

• The name was first found in Devon, where the family has been seated since early times.

• The Tucker family were originally from Normandy in France.

• The family came to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

• The first record of the name in England is from the Domesday Book in 1086, which lists a man named Turoc as a landowner in Suffolk.

• The Tucker name continued to be found in Suffolk throughout the Middle Ages.

• The Tucker family were one of the first families to settle in the New World, arriving in Massachusetts in 1630.

• The Tucker family were early pioneers in the westward expansion of the United States, with members settling in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia.

• The Tuckers were active in the American Revolution, with several members serving in the Continental Army.