Home   |   Customer Service   |   Site Map   |   Surname Search   |   How To Buy

Shopping Cart
0 Items
UP to 50% OFF - Weekly Specials
Share |
Decrease Font Size Text Increase Font Size
An excerpt from www.HouseOfNames.com archives copyright © 2000 - 2012

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

Though hidden in the annals of history, the chronicles of Scotland reveal the early records of the Norman surname Denholm which ranks as one of the oldest. The history of the name is interwoven within the colorful plaid of Scottish history and is an intrinsic part of the heritage of Scotland.

 More

Spelling variations of this family name include: Denham, Denholm, Denholme, Dennam and others.

First found in Suffolk, where they had been granted lands by William the Conqueror for their assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Conjecturally, they were descended from W. Hurrant, a Norman noble, who was granted the lands of Denham by William the Conqueror, and erected Denham Castle, the earthworks of the moat and bailey still remain.


 More

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Denholm research. Another 358 words(26 lines of text) covering the years 1150, 1296, 1299, 1506, 1600, 1614, 1669, and 1800 are included under the topic Early Denholm History in all our PDF Extended History products.

 More

Another 30 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Denholm Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

 More

Some of the Denholm family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 68 words(5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.

 More

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Denholm Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Alexander Denholm, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1842

 More

  • John Ferguson Ian Denholm, Chairman, Denholm Ship Management Ltd
  • Frank Edward Denholm (b. 1923), member of the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota
  • Mitchell Elliott Denholm (1922-1992), English film, television and theatre actor
  • F Denholm, rugby league player in the Australian competition
  • David Denholm (1924-1997), Australian author and teacher
  • Noël Denholm, English historian


 More

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: Cura dat victoriam
Motto Translation: Caution gives victory.

 More

Popular Family Crest Products
 
Denholm Armorial History With Coat of Arms
Denholm Coat of Arms & Surname History Package
Denholm Family Crest Image (jpg) Heritage Series
Denholm Coat of Arms/Family Crest Key-chain
Denholm Coat of Arms/Family Crest Coffee Mug
Denholm Armorial History with Frame
Denholm Framed Surname History and Coat of Arms
More Family Crest Products
 More

 More

  1. 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).
  2. Barrow, G.W.S Ed. Acts of Malcom IV 1153-65 Volume I Regesta Regum Scottorum 1153-1424. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 1960. Print.
  3. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
  4. Urquhart, Blair Edition. Tartans The New Compact Study Guide and Identifier. Secauccus, NJ: Chartwell Books, 1994. Print. (ISBN 0-7858-0050-6).
  5. Bradford, William. History of Plymouth Plantation 1620-1647 Edited by Samuel Eliot Morrison 2 Volumes. New York: Russell and Russell, 1968. Print.
  6. Barrow, G.W.S Ed. The Charters of David I The Written Acts of David I King of Scots, 1124-53 and of His Son Henry, Earl of Northumerland, 1139-52. Woodbridge: The Boydell Press, 1999. Print.
  7. Fulton, Alexander. Scotland and Her Tartans: The Romantic Heritage of the Scottish Clans and Families. Godalming: Bramley, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-86283-880-0).
  8. Innes, Thomas and Learney. Socts Heraldry A Practical Handbook on the Historical Principles and Modern Application of the Art of Science. London: Oliver and Boyd, 1934. Print.
  9. Robb H. Amanda and Andrew Chesler. Encyclopedia of American Family Names. New York: Haper Collins, 1995. Print. (ISBN 0-06-270075-8).
  10. Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
  11. ...

The Denholm Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Denholm 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.

This page was last modified on 1 March 2012 at 15:36.

©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details.
houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation.


Tools



UP to 50% OFF - Weekly Specials