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Naitress Coat of Arms / Naitress Family CrestThe surname of NAITRESS was derived from the Old English word 'cnaytris' an occupational name 'the cutler' a maker of knives and swords. Occupational surnames originally denoted the actual occupation followed by the individual. At what period they became hereditary is a difficult problem. Many of the occupation names were descriptive and could be varied. In the Middle Ages, at least among the Christian population, people did not usually pursue specialized occupations exclusively to the extent that we do today, and they would, in fact, turn their hand to any form of work that needed to be done, particularly in a large house or mansion, or on farms and smallholdings. In early documents, surnames often refer to the actual holder of an office, whether the church or state. The small villages of Europe, or royal and noble households, even large religious dwellings and monasteries gave rise to many family names, which reflected the occupation or profession of the original bearer of the name. Following the Crusades in Europe in the 11th 12th and 13th centuries a need was felt for an additional name. This was recognized by those of gentle birth, who realised that it added prestige and practical advantage to their status. At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers, was the insignia painted on his shield, and embroidered on his surcoat, the draped and flowing garment worn over the armour. Early records of the name mention Adam de Kyntrass who was documented in the year 1246 in London and Samam le Nattrasse, was recorded in County Yorkshire in the year 1310. William Natrass of Yorkshire, was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax in 1379.The name has many variant spellings which include Nattrass and Natress. |
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