Show ContentsSynan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Synan family

The surname Synan was first found in County Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where the Synan family burial place in Kilbolane, in west Cork dates back to 1492.

Early History of the Synan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Synan research. The years 1573, 1603 and 1692 are included under the topic Early Synan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Synan Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Synan, Synon, Sinon, Shynan, Shynane and others.

Early Notables of the Synan family

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United States Synan migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Synan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Richard Synan, who took the Oath of Allegiance in Philadelphia in 1826
  • Richard and Henry Synan, who were naturalized in Ohio in 1852 and 1854
  • Ann, John, and Pat Synan, who, who arrived in New York in 1855
  • Ann Synan, aged 17, who arrived in New York, NY in 1855 1
  • John Synan, aged 12, who landed in New York, NY in 1855 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Synan (post 1700) +

  • Harold Vinson Synan (1934-2020), American historian, author and alliance leader within the Pentecostal movement who published a total of 25 books
  • Edward A. Synan (1918-1997), American philosopher and theologian
  • William J Synan, Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Iowa
  • Edward John Synan (1820-1887), Irish politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for County Limerick from 1865 to 1885


The Synan 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: Confido in Domino et non moriemur
Motto Translation: I trust in the Lord and do not die.


  1. 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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