Curwin History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Curwin familyThe surname Curwin was first found in Northumberland where the "Curwens of Workington claim descent from the famous Gospatric, Earl of Northumberland. They 'took that name by covenant from Culwen, a family of Galloway, the heir whereof they had married.' Camden. De Culwen was changed to Curwen temp. Henry VI." 1 Early History of the Curwin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Curwin research. Another 158 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1320, 1379, 1571, 1602, 1621, 1640, 1664, 1666, 1679, 1696 and 1718 are included under the topic Early Curwin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Curwin Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Curwen, Curwens, Corwen, Corwyn, Curwyn, Curwin, Curvin, Corwin, Kerwen, Kerwin, Kerwyn, Kervin and many more. Early Notables of the Curwin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Curwin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Curwin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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: Si je n'estoy Motto Translation: If I were not.
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