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![Show Contents]() Culkan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Culkan is a name that dates back to the kingdom of Dalriada in ancient Scotland. It was given to someone who lived in Cullen in the Hebrides. Early Origins of the Culkan familyThe surname Culkan was first found in Cullen, a burgh, seaport, and parish, in the county of Banff. "This place, the origin of the name of which is altogether uncertain, was originally called Inverculan, being bounded on the north and west by the water of Cullen, which falls into the sea on the western side of the parish; and in ancient times it formed part of the parish of Fordyce. Its early history is for the most part involved in obscurity; but there appears to be no reason to doubt the truth of the tradition, that a severe conflict took place here between the Danes and the Scots under Indulfus, in the year 960. The king was killed by an arrow at the head of his troops; but the enemy were completely routed." 1 Cull or Coll are literally derived from the Celtic "dweller at a wood [Gaelic and Irish coill]." 2 Early History of the Culkan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Culkan research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1424, 1435 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Culkan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Culkan Spelling VariationsSpelling in the medieval era was a highly imprecise process. Translation, particularly from Gaelic to English, was little better. For these reasons, early Scottish names are rife with spelling variations. In various documents Culkan has been spelled Cull, Coll, Coole, Cula, Codolf and others. Early Notables of the Culkan familyMore information is included under the topic Early Culkan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Culkan family to Ireland
Some of the Culkan family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 50 words (4 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 Culkan familyMany of the ancestors of Dalriadan families who arrived in North America still live in communities along the east coast of Canada and the United States. In the American War of Independence many of the original settlers traveled north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries the ancestors of many Scots began recovering their collective national heritage through Clan societies, highland games, and other patriotic events. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Culkan or a variant listed above: Passenger lists show the ".
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: Per mare per terras
Motto Translation: By sea and by land.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
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