Brolohan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Ireland
Scotland

The story of the Brolohan family is rich with Scottish history. It begins in the ancient kingdom of Dalriada where Brolohan evolved as a name for some who lived on the island of Iona, in the south Hebrides, but their ancient roots are in Ireland.

Early Origins of the Brolohan family

The surname Brolohan was first found in Iona, an island in the south Hebrides where the family name has been settled since about the year 1000. The family were originally from Derry in Northern Ireland. The first on record was Flaithbheartach O'Brallochain who was offered the Abbacy of Columcille in Iona in 1164, but refused.

Early History of the Brolohan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brolohan research. Another 158 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1029, 1160, 1549, 1677 and 1778 are included under the topic Early Brolohan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brolohan Spelling Variations

Historical recordings of the name Brolohan include many spelling variations. They include They are the result of repeated translations of the name from Gaelic to English and inconsistencies in spelling rules. Brallahan, Brallaghan, Bralahan, Brallachain, Bralachain, McBrolohan, McBrolachan, McBrollahan, Brollahan, Brollachan, Brollaghan, Brollohan, Brolohan, McBrollohan, McBrolachin, McBrollaghan, McBrologhan, McBrolahan, O'Brolchen, O'Brollahchain, O'Brollohan, O'Brollahan, O'Brologhan, O'Brolloghan and many more.

Early Notables of the Brolohan family

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Migration of the Brolohan family to Ireland

Some of the Brolohan family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 32 words (2 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 Brolohan family

Scottish settlers arrived in many of the communities that became the backbones of the United States and Canada. Many stayed, but some headed west for the endless open country of the prairies. In the American War of Independence, many Scots who remained loyal to England re-settled in Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Scots across North America were able to recover much of their lost heritage in the 20th century as Clan societies and highland games sprang up across North America. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Brolohans to arrive on North American shores: Patrick O'Brallaghan who settled in New York State in 1785.

The Brolohan 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: Vigilance et audax
Motto Translation: Vigilant and bold.