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

The surname Moynan comes from the original Irish O Muanain, the Oriel form of the Munster name O Maonain.

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Moonan, O'Moonan, Monan, O'Monan, O'Monane, O'Monyne and many more.

First found in the ancient territory of Oriel, located in the southeast corner of Ulster.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Moynan research. Another 130 words(9 lines of text) covering the years 1664 and 1665 are included under the topic Early Moynan History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Moynan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Moynan Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Owen Moynan, who sailed to Philadelphia or New Castle in 1805
  • Owen Moynan, aged 28, arrived in New Castle or Philadelphia in 1805
  • Thomas Moynan, who arrived in New York in 1870
  • Thomas Moynan, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1875

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  • Richard Thomas Moynan (1856-1906), Dublin-born painter


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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: Flecti non frangi
Motto Translation: To be bent, not broken.

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  10. Read, Charles Anderson. The Cabinet of Irish Literature Selections from the Works of the Chief Poets, Orators and Prose Writers of Ireland 4 Volumes. London: Blackie and Son, 1884. Print.
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The Moynan Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Moynan 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 23 September 2010 at 15:38.

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