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Where did the Welsh Gwinn family come from? What is the Welsh Gwinn family crest and coat of arms? When did the Gwinn family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Gwinn family history? From the Celtic land of Wales came the name of Gwinn. This name initially evolved from person with light-colored hair or a pale complexion; the surname Gwinn may have also been applied to someone who habitually wore white or pale-colored clothing. The name Gwinn, one of only a few Welsh nickname surnames, is derived from the Welsh word "gwyn," which means "fair" or "white." Other references claim the name is derived from the words "llwch" meaning "dust" or gwin meaning "wine". According to Welsh tradition, the Adar Llwch Gwin were giant birds given to Drudwas ap Tryffin by his fairy wife. The birds obeyed their master and assisted him in battle. The term later appeared in Welsh poetry to describe hawks, falcons and occasionally brave men.The Welsh have an extremely large amount of spelling variations of their native surnames to their credit. As time progressed, the old Brythonic names of Wales were recorded in English, which was especially problematic since the English language had extreme difficulty recording the highly inflected sounds of Cymraeg. Spelling variations were, however, also carried out according to an individual's design: a branch loyalty within the family, a religious adherence, or even patriotic affiliations could be indicated by spelling variations of one's name. The spelling variations of the name Gwinn have included Gwynne, Gwin, Gwine, Gwinn, Gwinne, Gwyn, Gwynn and many more. First found in Breconshire, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gwinn research. Another 224 words(16 lines of text) covering the years 1508, 1537, 1584, 1650, and 1687 are included under the topic Early Gwinn History in all our PDF Extended History products. Another 59 words(4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Gwinn Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Gwinn family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 172 words(12 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. Many Welsh families joined their Scottish and Irish neighbors during the late 1800s and early 1900s in seeking refuge in North America. Like the Irish and Scottish, many Welsh anxiously awaited the work, freedom, and opportunities that they believed lay in North America. Those who did journey over to the United States and what became known as Canada often realized those dreams, but only through much toil and perseverance. Whenever and however these Welsh immigrants arrived in North America, they were instrumental in the creation of the industry, commerce, and cultural heritage within those two developing nations. In the immigration and passenger lists a number of early immigrants bearing the name Gwinn were found: Gwinn Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
Gwinn Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
Gwinn Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
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: Vim vi repellere licet Motto Translation: It is lawful to repel force by force.
The Gwinn Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Gwinn Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname. This page was last modified on 27 February 2012 at 15:45. ©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Tools
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