| ![Show Contents]() Stlaurent History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 France Ireland The surname Stlaurent is derived from the Old English personal names Lorens and Laurence, which were derived from the Latin name Laurentius. This name referred to a man from Laurentum, a town in Italy that was probably named for its laurels or bay trees. St. Lawrence, who was born in Huesca in Spain, became a deacon of Rome and was martyred in 258 AD, during the persecution of Valerianus. He gained a large following throughout Europe. Early Origins of the Stlaurent familyThe surname Stlaurent was first found in County Clare (Irish: An Clár) located on the west coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where the family have been seated since the year 1177 having been granted their original lands by Strongbow, Earl of Pembroke, for the family's distinguished assistance in the invasion of Ireland in the year 1172. Since 1180, the St Lawrence family were the feudal lords of Howth. Christopher (or Stephen) St Lawrence was the 1st Baron Howth (died 1430 or 1435.) He was the progenitor of a long line of barons which continued until they became the Earls of Howth in 1767. This line continued until 1909. Howth Castle, was the ancestral home and family seat of the St Lawrence family. It was the setting for James Joyce's 1939 novel Finnegans Wake. Early History of the Stlaurent familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stlaurent research. Another 161 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1166, 1430, 1435, 1460, 1462, 1465, 1485, 1488, 1503, 1526, 1542, 1550, 1568, 1589, 1597, 1600, 1607, 1618, 1619, 1627, 1628, 1643, 1671 and 1907 are included under the topic Early Stlaurent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stlaurent Spelling VariationsDuring an investigation of the origin of each name, it was found that church officials and medieval scribes spelled many surnames as they sounded. Therefore, during the lifetime of a single person, a name could be spelt numerous ways. Some of the spelling variations for the name Stlaurent include St. Lawrence, St. Laurent, St. Laurence and many more. Early Notables of the Stlaurent familyNotable amongst the family up to this time was Christopher St Lawrence (d.1430), 1st Baron Howth; Christopher St Lawrence, 2nd Baron Howth (died 1462 or 1465), an Anglo-Irish nobleman; Robert St.Lawrence, 3rd Baron Howth (1435-ca.1488), Lord Chancellor of Ireland; Nicholas St Lawrence, 4th Baron Howth (c. 1460-1526), Irish soldier and statesman; Christopher St Lawrence, 5th Baron Howth...
Another 56 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Stlaurent Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stlaurent World RankingIn the United States, the name Stlaurent is the 9,624th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Stlaurent is ranked the 742nd most popular surname with an estimated 7,227 people with that name. 2 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Stlaurent is the 198th popular surname. 3  Migration of the Stlaurent family to Ireland
Some of the Stlaurent family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 167 words (12 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Stlaurent familyIreland experienced a dramatic decrease in its population during the 19th century. This was in a great measure, a response to England's imperialistic policies. Hunger and disease took the lives of many Irish people and many more chose to leave their homeland to escape the horrific conditions. North America with its promise of work, freedom, and land was an extremely popular destination for Irish families. For those families that survived the journey, all three of these things were often attained through much hard work and perseverance. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Stlaurent: Thady St. Laurence who arrived in Canada in 1847; Etiene St Lawrence arrived in New York State in 1775.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Stlaurent (post 1700) | + |
- Louis Stephen St. Laurent PC, CC, QC (1882-1973), Canadian politician, 12th Prime Minister of Canada (1948-1957)
- Joseph Dollard Herve St. Laurent (1929-2015), Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played from 1949 to 1963
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: Qui pense
Motto Translation: Who thinks
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