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North Family History

North Genealogy & Family Tree

North is an English name from Sussex, England, where the family held a seat. It referred to someone who lived north of the main settlement. The earliest known ancestor--Aylmar del North--was recorded in 1230. The family motto is Animo et fide which means "By courage and faith."

Other spellings of the name include "Northe" and "Northey." Notable people with the surname include American actor Nolan North (General Hospital, Star Trek Into Darkness, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), American musician Aaron North (The Icarus Line, Nine Inch Nails, Jubilee), and American baseball player Billy North (Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers). The first North to come to America was  Thomas North  in Virginia in 1623.

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