| ![Show Contents]() Dingus History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland The roots of the Dingus surname reach back to the language of the Viking settlers who populated the rugged shores of Scotland in the Medieval era. The Dingus surname comes from someone having lived at Royal Burgh of Dingwall, in Ross-shire, Scotland. The place-name is derived from the Old English word dingle, which meant valley or hollow. This is a habitation surname, derived from an already existing place-name. Early Origins of the Dingus familyThe surname Dingus was first found in Ross-shire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Rois) a former county, now part of the Council Areas of Highland and Western Isles in Northern Scotland, which emerged from the Gaelic lordship of the Earl of Ross, where John Yonger of Dyngvale witnessed a charter by William, Earl of Ross in 1342. Another charter by the same earl was witnessed by John called Yong and Thomas, his brother (c. 1350-72.) A few years later, William of Dyngwale was listed as dean of Aberdeen and Ross in 1389. Thomas of Dyngvale was listed as a canon in 1451. [1] Early History of the Dingus familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dingus research. Another 134 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1350, 1452 and 1538 are included under the topic Early Dingus History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dingus Spelling VariationsSpelling variations are extremely common among Scottish names dating from this era because the arts of spelling and translation were not yet standardized. Spelling was done by sound, and translation from Gaelic to English was generally quite careless. In different records, Dingus has been spelled Dingwall, Dingwalls, Dingall, Dingell, Dingle, Dingill, Dingal, Dingel and many more. Early Notables of the Dingus familyMore information is included under the topic Early Dingus Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dingus RankingIn the United States, the name Dingus is the 9,246th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [2]
 Dingus migration to the United States | + |
Those who made the voyage were greeted with ample opportunity to acquire land and a political climate far away from the oppressive monarchy of the old country. They settled along the east coast of what would become Canada and the United States. In the American War of Independence, those who remained loyal to England traveled north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In this century, many Scots living in North America have begun to recover their rich heritage through festivals, highland games, and Clan societies. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has shown early immigrants bearing the name Dingus:
Dingus Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- L. Dingus, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States, in 1907
| Contemporary Notables of the name Dingus (post 1700) | + |
- Thomas Dingus, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1944 [3]
- Bill Dingus, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Texas State House of Representatives 82nd District, 2008 [3]
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Deo favente
Motto Translation: By the favour of God.
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Dingus migration to the United States 
