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Gilmartin History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables Ranking

Contemporary Notables Related Stories Motto Citations

Gilmartin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Ireland
Scotland

The original Gaelic form of Gilmartin was Mac Giolla Mhartain. This name denotes a devotee of St. Martin. This saint founded the first monastery in France c. 360 and was made Bishop of Tours in 372. He is the patron saint of publicans and inn-keepers and is also a patron saint of France.

Early Origins of the Gilmartin family

The surname Gilmartin was first found in County Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, where they had been granted lands by Strongbow after the Norman invasion of Ireland in 1172, and became one of the "Tribes of Galway." Kilmartin is a small village in Argyll and Bute, in western Scotland. It is best known as the center of Kilmartin Glen, one of the best examples of standing stones in Scotland. Kilmartin Castle, a small tower house, dating from about 1580, stands above the village and was the property of the Campbells.

Early History of the Gilmartin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gilmartin research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1600, 1648, 1652 and 1722 are included under the topic Early Gilmartin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gilmartin Spelling Variations

Names from the Middle Ages demonstrate many spelling variations. This is because the recording scribe or church official often decided as to how a person's name was spelt and in what language. Research into the name Gilmartin revealed many variations, including Gilmartin, Kilmartin, MacKilmartin, MacGilmartin and many more.

Early Notables of the Gilmartin family

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Gilmartin Ranking

In the United States, the name Gilmartin is the 14,901^st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Gilmartin migration to the United States +

Thousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name Gilmartin:

Gilmartin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Francis Gilmartin, who settled in New York State in 1795

Gilmartin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Pat Gilmartin, who arrived in New York, NY in 1803 2
Dan] Gilmartin, who landed in New York, NY in 1803 2
Daniel and Pat Gilmartin who arrived in New York State in 1803
John Gilmartin, aged 25, who landed in New York in 1812 2
Patrick Gilmartin, aged 27, who landed in New York in 1812 2
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Gilmartin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Bridget Gilmartin, aged 20, who landed in America from Sligo, in 1900
Bridget Gilmartin, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Leitrim, in 1901
Annie Gilmartin, aged 26, who settled in America from Killala, Ireland, in 1908
Annie Gilmartin, aged 19, who landed in America from Sligo, Ireland, in 1908
Bridget Gilmartin, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Aughaeathel, Ireland, in 1908
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Gilmartin migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gilmartin Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Peggy Gilmartin, aged 23, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the ship "Britannia" from Sligo, Ireland
Mary Gilmartin, aged 24, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the ship "Britannia" from Sligo, Ireland
Mr. Patrick Gilmartin, aged 40 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Numa" departing from the port of Sligo, Ireland but died on Grosse Isle in September 1847 3
Mr. Michael Gilmartin, aged 65 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Numa" departing 2nd June 1847 from Sligo, Ireland; the ship arrived on 27th July 1847 but he died on board 4
Mrs. Nancy Gilmartin, aged 80 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Charles Walton" departing 24th June 1847 from Killala, Ireland; the ship arrived on 5th August 1847 but she died on board 4

Contemporary Notables of the name Gilmartin (post 1700) +

Mike Gilmartin (b. 1986), American football offensive lineman
Sean P. Gilmartin (b. 1990), American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
Paul Gilmartin (b. 1963), American stand up comedian and television personality, best known as the longtime host of TBS's Dinner and a Movie
Brian G. Gilmartin (b. 1940), American behavioral scientist, professor of psychology, and author of books and articles
Tom Gilmartin, American politician, Member of the Ohio House of Representatives (1976-1986)
Raymond V Gilmartin (b. 1941), American businessman and Professor at the Harvard Business School, one time CEO of Merck & Co
David Gilmartin, Professor in the department of History at Duke University, North Carolina
Liam Gilmartin (1921-2019), Irish Gaelic footballer who played for Roscommon (1939 to 1945)
The Most Reverend Thomas Gilmartin (1861-1939), Irish clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church
Rene Patrick Gilmartin (b. 1987), Irish footballer, member of the Irish National Team (2006-2007)
... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Gilmartin Motto +

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: Auxilium meum a domino
Motto Translation: My help is from the Lord.

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 30)
Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 77)