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Subject: [WR] Origins of the family name Wright
Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 14:16:52 EST

The Normans had started a system of surnames in France in about the year
1000, and they were responsible for introducing this system to Britain during
the 11th century. Surnames were usually patronymic ( "son of" ),
occupational (the persons trade or profession), local ( place of birth or
residence), or nickname. The name WRIGHT is occupational from Old English
word " wryhta" , meaning "carpenter , joiner ,one who wrought" , and from
this name comes Wheelwright , Playwright ,etc. Early records show a Patere le
Writh in Sussex in 1214 ; a Robert le Wrichte is recorded in Essex in 1255
The anciient family motto was MERITEZ ( French ), meaning "Deservedly"
Inquireing minds that wanted to know , Kind regards,William
M. Wright

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