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![Show Contents]() Laurin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
In the mountains of Scotland's west coast and on the Hebrides islands, the ancestors of the Laurin family were born. Their name comes from the personal name Laurence. The Gaelic form of the name is Mac Labhruinn, which means son of Labhran or son of Laurence. The Clan is believed to be descended from Lorn, son of Erc, who landed in Argyll in 503 AD. Although the lineage before the 12th century is difficult to prove, it has been established that the clan held vast territories called the Braes of Balquhidder. They were recorded as being 'all grand, strong men' and, when the Old Kirk at Balquhidder was being repaired, clan members supervised the exhumation of some of the bodies of ancient members of the clan from the graveyard that was a traditional the burial place of the theirs. They found bones measuring 23 and a half inches long, which makes them big men even by today's standards. Early Origins of the Laurin familyThe surname Laurin was first found in Argyllshire (Gaelic erra Ghaidheal), the region of western Scotland corresponding roughly with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata, in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Argyll and Bute, where in the valley of Loch Voil between the head of Loch Lomond and Loch Earn they were so powerful that it was once said that no one could take his place in church until the MacLaren Clan were properly seated. They were kinsmen of the Celtic Earls of Strathearn and their branches were at Balquidder, Strathearn, Auchleskine, Stank, Druach and Lochearnside. They engaged neighboring Clans in lively feuds but always remained faithful in their allegiance to the Royal House of Stewart. They were hereditary Celtic Abbots of Achtow and derive their name from Abbot Lawrence. For almost a thousand years the gathering place of the Clan has been Creag an Tuirc, the 'Boars Rock' in Achtow, in Balquhidder. This has also been adopted as their slogan. Early History of the Laurin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Laurin research. Another 312 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1344, 1698, 1745 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Laurin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Laurin Spelling VariationsIn various documents Laurin has been spelled Since medieval scribes still spelled according to sound, records from that era contain an enormous number of spelling variations. MacLaren, MacLaron, MacLaurin, MacLarty, MacClarence, MacPhater, MacFeeter and many more. Early Notables of the Laurin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Laurin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Laurin World RankingIn Canada, the name Laurin is the 534th most popular surname with an estimated 9,218 people with that name. 1 However, in Quebec, Canada, the name Laurin is ranked the 270th most popular surname. 2 And in France, the name Laurin is the 4,580th popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 3  Migration of the Laurin family to Ireland
Some of the Laurin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 78 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Laurin familyThe descendants of the Dalriadan families who made the great crossing of the Atlantic still dot communities along the east coast of the United States and Canada. In the American War of Independence, many of the settlers traveled north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Clan societies and highland games have allowed Canadian and American families of Scottish descent to recover much of their lost heritage. Investigation of the origins of family names on the North American continent has revealed that early immigrants bearing the name Laurin or a variant listed above include: John and Patrick McLaren who settled in South Carolina in 1716; Archibald McLaren settled in Savannah in 1821; Daniel, David, James, John, Lawrence, and Peter McLaren all arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1840 and 1860.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Laurin (post 1700) | + |
- Rachel Laurin (1961-2023), Canadian organist, composer and music educator born in Saint-Benoît, Quebec
- René Laurin (b. 1940), Canadian politician from Joliette, Quebec, Member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1993 to 2000
- Rene-Georges Laurin (d. 2006), French member of the World War II Resistance and politician
- Joseph Laurin (1811-1888), Canadian notary, author and politician
- Georges-Philippe Laurin (1892-1964), Canadian politician, Member of Parliament for Jacques Cartier (1930-1935)
- Camille Laurin (1922-1999), Canadian psychiatrist and politician, Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Bourget (1970-1973)
- Lucien Laurin (1912-2000), Canadian Hall of Fame Thoroughbred horse trainer best known as the trainer of the great Secretariat
- Laurin Dewey Woodworth (1837-1897), American Republican politician, Member of Ohio State Legislature; U.S. Representative from Ohio 17th District, 1873-77 4
- Laurin Dewey Woodworth (1837-1897), U.S. Representative from Ohio
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: Creag an tuirc
Motto Translation: The boar's rock.
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