Lonas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The distinguished surname Lonas is of German origin. It is derived from the German personal name "Apollonius," which is itself derived from "Apollo," the name of the Greek god of the arts, archery, and divination. The surname was probably originally used to indicate "a son of Apollonius."

Early Origins of the Lonas family

The surname Lonas was first found in Westphalia, where the surname Lonas was thought to have originated. The young Lonas family was instrumental during this early period, playing a crucial role in the development of medieval Westphalian society. An early record mentions der Lönis zu Mülhausen in a document that dates back to 1350.

Early History of the Lonas family

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Lonas Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lohnes, Löhnes, Lonis, Lönis, Lönnies, Lonas and many more.

Early Notables of the Lonas family

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Lonas migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lonas Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Frank E. Lonas, who landed in America, in 1904
Mrs. Frank E. Lonas, who landed in America, in 1904
Simonas Lonas, aged 40, who immigrated to the United States from Glenboig, in 1904
Bertha N. Lonas, aged 35, who immigrated to America, in 1909
Frank Ellsworth Lonas, aged 47, who landed in America, in 1911
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Lonas 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:

Lonas Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Elizabeth Lonas, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Merrington" in 1867