Connan History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsConnan was a name for a personal name Conan, which means little hound. The name could also be a local name from the land of Conan in Kincardinshire. In this situation, the name would have been a topographic or local surname, which was given to a family who held a barony or lands, had houses, manors or estates in that area. Early Origins of the Connan familyThe surname Connan was first found in Kincardineshire (Gaelic: A' Mhaoirne), a former county on the northeast coast of the Grampian region of Scotland, and part of the Aberdeenshire Council Area since 1996, where Adam filius Conani was probably the first recording of the name in 1292. A few years later, Conan of Balquhidder rendered homage to King Edward I of England on his brief conquest of Scotland in 1296. Early History of the Connan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Connan research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1608 and 1694 are included under the topic Early Connan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Connan Spelling VariationsDuring the Middle Ages, there was no basic set of rules and scribes wrote according to sound. The correct spelling of Scottish names were further compromised after many haphazard translations from Gaelic to English and back. Spelling variations of the name Connan include Conan, Conane, Conad, Connan, Connant, Conant and others. Early Notables of the Connan familyNotable amongst the Clan at this time was Sir Arthur Conant; and Rev. John Conant D.D. (1608-1694), an English clergyman, theologian, and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. He was the "son of Robert and Elizabeth... Connan RankingIn France, the name Connan is the 3,338th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Connan family to IrelandSome of the Connan family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Scots left their country by the thousands to travel to Australia and North America. Desperate for freedom and an opportunity to fend for themselves, many paid huge fees and suffered under terrible conditions on long voyages. Still, for those who made the trip, freedom and opportunity awaited. In North America, many fought their old English oppressors in the American War of Independence. In recent years, Scottish heritage has been an increasingly important topic, as Clan societies and other organizations have renewed people's interest in their history. An examination of passenger and immigration lists shows many early settlers bearing the name of Connan: Connan Settlers in United States in the 18th CenturyConnan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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