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An excerpt from www.HouseOfNames.com archives copyright © 2000 - 2012

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Where did the Scottish Dene family come from? What is the Scottish Dene family crest and coat of arms? When did the Dene family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Dene family history?

The name Dene has a history dating as far back as the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from when the Dene family lived in an area where there was a valley. The place-name is derived from the Old English word denu, when translated means valley. This Old English word has also given rise to other local names such as West Dean in Sussex, Deane in Hampshire and Dean in Essex.

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Dean, Deane, Dene, Deans, Deanes, Denes, Adeane and others.

First found in Sussex, where the first record was of Ralph Dene holding manor and estates in that shire.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dene research. Another 287 words(20 lines of text) covering the years 1350, 1400, 1509, 1547, 1610, 1628, 1653, 1708, and 1899 are included under the topic Early Dene History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 49 words(4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Dene Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the Dene family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 126 words(9 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dene Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Francis Dene, aged 21, landed in Barbados in 1634
  • Tho Dene, aged 17, arrived in Bermuda in 1635

Dene Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Susan Dene, aged 18, arrived in New Castle or Philadelphia in 1803
  • Walter M. Dene, aged 19, who arrived at Ellis Island from London, in 1897

Dene Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • Connie Dene, aged 31, who arrived at Ellis Island from London, in 1906
  • Monckton Dene, aged 47, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1910
  • Thomas Dene, aged 26, who arrived at Ellis Island from Thurles, Ireland, in 1915


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  • Terry Dene (b. 1938), born Terence Williams, British pop singer popular in the late 1950s
  • Graham Dene (b. 1949), British radio personality
  • Dorothy Dene (1859-1899), born Ada Alice Pullen, English stage actress and artist's model for the painter Lord Leighton


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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: Vel arte, vel marte
Motto Translation: Either by art or strength

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The Dene Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Dene Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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