| ![Show Contents]() Karner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland Wales Gaelic, otherwise known as Early Modern Irish, was used in Ireland from around the year 1200 until the 18th century. It is from this language that we found the first references to the name Karner as Ó Ciarain or Mac Ciarain. These names are derived from the word "ciar," which means "black" or "dark brown." 1 Early Origins of the Karner familyThe surname Karner was first found in County Mayo (Irish: Maigh Eo) located on the West coast of the Republic of Ireland in the province of Connacht, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Karner familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Karner research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Karner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Karner Spelling VariationsWithin the archives researched, many different spelling variations of the surname Karner were found. These included One reason for the many variations is that scribes and church officials often spelled an individual's name as it sounded. This imprecise method often led to many versions. Kieran, O'Kieran, Keiran, Keighran, O'Keiran, Kerin and many more. Early Notables of the Karner familyMore information is included under the topic Early Karner Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Karner migration to the United States | + |
A massive amount of Ireland's native population left the island in the 19th century for North America and Australia in hopes of finding more opportunities and an escape from discrimination and oppression. A great portion of these migrants arrived on the eastern shores of the North American continent. Although they were generally poor and destitute, and, therefore, again discriminated against, these Irish people were heartily welcomed for the hard labor involved in the construction of railroads, canals, roadways, and buildings. Many others were put to work in the newly established factories or agricultural projects that were so essential to the development of what would become two of the wealthiest nations in the world. The Great Potato Famine during the late 1840s initiated the largest wave of Iris immigration. Early North American immigration and passenger lists have revealed a number of people bearing the name Karner or a variant listed above:
Karner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Jacob Karner, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1750 2
Karner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Anton Karner, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1873 2
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: Fidens et constans
Motto Translation: Stand firm on trust.
- MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland. Ireland: Irish Academic Press, sixth edition, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-2366-3)
- 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)
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Karner migration to the United States 
