Drane History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland
Scotland

The surname Drane is derived from the Middle English word "drane," or drone, which is the male honey bee. 1

Early Origins of the Drane family

The surname Drane was first found in Yorkshire where according to the Hundredorum Rolls of 1276, Roger Drane held estates at that time. Later, Adam le Dron was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Worcestershire in 1275 and Walter le Dran was listed in the Assize Rolls for Essex in 1285. 2

In Somerset, John atte Drene was listed there 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 3

In Scotland, it is thought to be a "Kintyre surname, perhaps now obsolete. From Irish O'Dreain, 'descendant of Drean,' a wren.'The M'O'Drains, who were Lairds of Carrin and Drumavoulin are now called Drains. The last of these old lairds was Donald M'O'Dhrain (who) was out in the wars of Montrose." 4

Early History of the Drane family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Drane research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1275, 1455, 1487 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Drane History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Drane Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Drane, Drain, Drone, Dron, Dran, Drayne, Drayn and others.

Early Notables of the Drane family

Distinguished members of the family include

Drane of Yorkshire

Migration of the Drane family to Ireland

Some of the Drane family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 101 words (7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Drane migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Drane Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Robert Drane, aged 31, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Espagne" from Bordeaux, France 5

Contemporary Notables of the name Drane (post 1700) +

Dwight Drane (b. 1962), retired professional American football safety
Herbert Jackson Drane (1863-1947), U.S. Representative from Florida
Maria Ashley Drane (b. 1981), in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, American Television actress
Robert McV. Drane, American Democratic Party politician, Circuit Judge in West Virginia for the 21st Judicial Circuit, 1940 6
Marvin Lee Drane, American Republican politician, Candidate for Kentucky State House of Representatives 42nd District, 1975 6
John M. Drane, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952 6
John M. Drane, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1912 6
James Drane, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Mississippi, 1860 6
Herbert Jackson Drane (1863-1947), American Democratic Party politician, Mayor of Lakeland, Florida, 1888-92; Member of Florida State House of Representatives, 1903-05; Member of Florida State Senate, 1913-17 6
Carter H. Drane, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 2008 6
... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 11) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html