Ardennes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
France

Early Origins of the Ardennes family

The surname Ardennes was first found in Limousin, where this ancient family has held a family seat from very early times.

Early History of the Ardennes family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ardennes research. Another 291 words (21 lines of text) covering the years 1101, 1453, 1568, 1849 and 1900 are included under the topic Early Ardennes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ardennes Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ardant, Ardante, Ardent, Ardans, Ardan, Ardent, Arden, Ardens, Arddant, Arddante, Arddent, Arddans, Arddan, Ardenne, Arddent, Ardden, Arddens, Ardente and many more.

Early Notables of the Ardennes family

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Migration of the Ardennes family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gilbert d'Ardenne was registered in Louisiana in 1700.

The Ardennes 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: Omnibus solis virtutibus ardens
Motto Translation: All the virtues of burning