Artis Surname History – Family Crest.

The Norman conquest of England in 1066 added many new elements to an already vibrant culture. Among these were thousands of new names. The Artis family lived in Suffolk where they were located since the early Middle Ages, but the name originated in the French province of Artois. 

Early Origins of the Artis family

The surname Artis was first found in Suffolk, where they held a family seat from the Middle Ages. The name originated in the French province of Artois and was transferred to England with the conquest. Since medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings. The name has been spelled Artus, Artis, Artiss, Artois, Artoys, Artice, Artes, Arteis, Artson and many other variations.

Artis Family Crest

The Artis Family Crest is available for purchase for $45 +gst. To order please email familycrest@artis.com.au