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![Show Contents]() Younge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The saga of the name Younge begins with a Strathclyde-Briton family in the ancient Scottish/English Borderlands. It is a name for a person who was very young, from the Old English word yong and yung. Alternatively, it could be "a personal name the same in meaning with Gaelic Og, 'young.' " 1 Early Origins of the Younge familyThe surname Younge was first found in the borderlands between Scotland and England. The name was first borne in this region by a Strathclyde-Briton family, as revealed in records dating back to the 13th century. "Its centre in the north is in Northumberland and Durham. Over a large part of Scotland, but especially south of the Forth and the Clyde, Young is numerously to be found." 2 One of the earliest records of the family was in the Latin form of the name (typical of the time): "Malmor dictus Juvenis and Ade dictus Juvenis were assizers at Dumbarton in 1271." 1 Years later, John Yong de Dyngvale witnessed a charter by the earl of Ross to Reginald, son of Roderick of the Isles, in 1342 and one year later, Symone Yong was burgess of Elgin in 1343. Early History of the Younge familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Younge research. Another 173 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1342, 1343, 1376, 1413, 1428, 1439, 1446, 1449, 1462, 1587, 1655, 1671, 1679, 1683, 1684, 1699, 1762, 1765, 1860, 1868 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Younge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Younge Spelling VariationsThe many spelling variations in Medieval Scottish names result from the fact that scribes in that era spelled words according to sound. Translation too, was an undeveloped science, and many names were altered into complete obscurity. Over the years Younge has been spelled Young, Younge, Yonge, Yong, Yung, Youngson and others. Early Notables of the Younge familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was - Elizabeth Younger (1699?-1762), was a Scottish actress, called indifferently on the stage at the outset Miss and Mrs. Younger, was the daughter of James and Margaret Younger, and the sister of Miss Bi...
 Migration of the Younge family to Ireland
Some of the Younge family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 119 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Younge migration to the United States | + |
To escape the uncertainties and discrimination faced in Scotland, many decided to head out for North America. Once they arrived, many Scots fought with relish in the American War of Independence; some went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Many ancestors of these Scots have recovered their lost national heritage in the 20th century through Clan organizations and Scottish historical societies. Among the settlers to North America were:
Younge Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Jone Younge, who landed in Jamestown, Va in 1624 3
- Richard Younge, who landed in Jamestown, Va in 1624 3
- Stephen Younge, who arrived in Virginia in 1639 3
- John Younge, who arrived in Virginia in 1652 3
- Joane Younge, who landed in Virginia in 1653 3
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Younge Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Fellone Younge, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1727 aboard the ship "Molley John Hodgeson" 3
- Han Peter Younge, aged 23, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1742 3
- Thomas Younge, who landed in Georgia in 1750 3
| Younge migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Younge Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Robert Younge, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Condor" in 1851 4
| Contemporary Notables of the name Younge (post 1700) | + |
- Wyvetter H. Younge (b. 1930), American politician, Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives (1975 to 2008)
- Elizabeth Younge (b. 1797), English actress who specialized in Shakespearean roles
- Gary Younge (b. 1969), British journalist, author and broadcaster
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: Roberi prudentia praestat
Motto Translation: Prudence excels strength.
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
- 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 Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) CONDOR 1851. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1851Condor.htm
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