Contents [hide]

Lamond History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables

Ireland United States Canada Australia New Zealand

Contemporary Notables Related Stories Motto Citations

Lamond History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
France
Scotland
Ireland
England

One of the most common classes of Scottish surnames is the patronymic surname, which arose out of the vernacular and religious naming traditions. The vernacular or regional naming tradition is the oldest and most pervasive type of patronymic surname. According to this custom, names were originally composed of vocabulary elements from the local language. Patronymic surnames of this type were usually derived from the personal name of the original bearer's father. The surname Lamond is derived from the Gaelic name "MacErcharwhich" which comes from the Old Norman "Logmadr." Both words mean "the law man." The Clan's early history is linked with an ancient King of Dalriada, Comgall, who was killed in 537 AD. It is from this king that the district of Cowal received its name. The Kindred of Comgall (Clan Lamont) is mentioned in the 7th century records Senchus Fern Alban (an account of the men of Scotland) and the earliest territories of the Clan included the island of Bute and Arran.

Early Origins of the Lamond family

The surname Lamond was first found in Argyllshire (Gaelic erra Ghaidheal), the region of western Scotland corresponding roughly with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata, in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Argyll and Bute, where they were granted lands by King David. One of the first known records is of John Lamont, who, in 1296, rendered homage to King Edward I of England during the latter's brief conquest of Scotland. John Lamont is described as Chief of the Clan Lamont, son of Lagman, who was son of Gilcom M'Ferchar. His brother, Molmure, also a knight, married Christina, daughter of Alexander in 1290. However, earlier records show a reference to a Ladhmunn who was son of David, the son of King Malcolm III of Scotland. The link between Ladhmunn and Ferchar, a Chief in Cowal about 1200, is not clear, even though this Ferchar had two sons, Duncan and Malcolm, both of whom granted lands to the monks at Paisley. By this time the Clan had developed branches at Perth, Argyll, the Clan seat at Cowal, and was establishing its Castles at Toward and Ascog.

Early History of the Lamond family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lamond research. Another 350 words (25 lines of text) covering the years 1456, 1539, 1663, 1890, 1906, 1929 and 1953 are included under the topic Early Lamond History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lamond Spelling Variations

Scottish surnames are distinguished by a multitude of spelling variations because, over the centuries, the names were frequently translated into and from Gaelic. Furthermore, the spelling of surnames was rarely consistent because medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules. The different versions of a surname, such as the inclusion of the patronymic prefix "Mac", frequently indicated a religious or Clan affiliation or even a division of the family. Moreover, a large number of foreign names were brought into Scotland, accelerating accentuating the alterations to various surnames. The name Lamond has also been spelled Lamont, Lamonte, Lamond, Lammon, Lamon, Lamount and many more.

Early Notables of the Lamond family

More information is included under the topic Early Lamond Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Lamond family to Ireland

Some of the Lamond family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 40 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lamond migration to the United States +

Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America carried the name Lamond, or a variant listed above:

Lamond Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Robert Lamond, who settled in New England in 1718

Lamond Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jahn Lamond, aged 39, who landed in New York, NY in 1812-1813 1
Annie Lamond, aged 55, who settled in America from Glasgow, in 1892
Charles Lamond, aged 15, who settled in America, in 1894
David D Lamond, aged 27, who immigrated to America from Glasgow, in 1897

Lamond Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

David D. Lamond, aged 33, who landed in America, in 1903
Euphemia Lamond, aged 24, who landed in America from Dunfeimlus, in 1903
Angus Lamond, aged 50, who landed in America from Glasgow, in 1905
Annie Lamond, aged 62, who landed in America from Dundee, in 1906
Christina Lamond, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States from Denny, Scotland, in 1910
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Lamond migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lamond Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Alexander Lamond, who settled in Prince Edward Island in 1803
Jane Lamond, who arrived in Nava Scotia in 1848
Merran Lamond, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1848

Lamond migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Lamond Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Charles Lamond, Scottish convict from Edinburgh, who was transported aboard the "Albion" on September 21, 1826, settling in New South Wales, Australia 2
Dugald Lamond, aged 25, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Marion" 3
Alexander Lamond, aged 20, a shepherd, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Marion" 3

Lamond migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Lamond Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. John Lamond, (b. 1802), aged 56, Scottish settler born in Perthshire travelling from Greenock aboard the ship "Robert Henderson" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 9th February 1858 4
Mrs. Mary Lamond née McGregor, (b. 1804), aged 54, Scottish settler born in Aberdeenshire travelling from Greenock aboard the ship "Robert Henderson" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 9th February 1858 4
Mr. Charles Lamond, (b. 1825), aged 33, Scottish settler born in Perthshire travelling from Greenock aboard the ship "Robert Henderson" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 9th February 1858 4
Miss Janet (Jessie) Lamond, (b. 1838), aged 20, Scottish settler born in Perthshire travelling from Greenock aboard the ship "Robert Henderson" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 9th February 1858 4
Miss Elspeth Lamond, (b. 1839), aged 19, Scottish settler born in Perthshire travelling from Greenock aboard the ship "Robert Henderson" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 9th February 1858 4
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Lamond (post 1700) +

Donald Douglas "Don" Lamond (1920-2003), American jazz drummer who performed and recorded with Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Johnny Smith, Benny Goodman, Ruby Braff and many more
Angus Lamond (1909-1965), American lacrosse player, inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1977
William Bradley Lamond RBA (1857-1924), Scottish painter
Frederic Archibald Lamond (1868-1948), Scottish pianist and composer, the second-last surviving pupil of Franz Liszt
John D. Lamond (1947-2018), Australian film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for directing Felicity, A Slice of Life, Breakfast in Paris and Nightmares
Frederic Lamond (b. 1931), English Wiccan
Mary Jane Lamond (b. 1960), Canadian folk musician, known for her Canadian Gaelic folk songs from Cape Breton Island
Toni Lamond AM (b. 1932), Australian cabaret singer, stage actor, dancer and comedienne
James Lamond (1928-2007), British Labour politician, Member of Parliament for Oldham East from 1970 to 1983
Henry George Lamond (1885-1969), Australian farmer and writer, known for his novels about the land, people and animals of outback Queensland
... (Another 1 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Lamond 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: Ne parcas nec spernas
Motto Translation: Neither spare nor dispose.

Citations +

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)
State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2016, October 27) Albion voyage to New South Wales, Australia in 1826 with 192 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/albion/1826
South Australian Register Tuesday 12th December 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Marion 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/marion1854.shtml
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html