Dreer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland
England

Early Origins of the Dreer family

The surname Dreer was first found in Annandale, where they held a family seat on the English/Scottish border. After the Norman Conquest of England many of Duke William's rebellious Barons moved north. The border became a convenient but turbulent no-man's land where the persecuted Many were given land by King Malcolm Canmore and later by King David of Scotland. Some were native Scots. In the 16th century they became known as the 'unruly clans'. The name was first recorded in Scotland as Dreer on the border but frequently changed to Dryer.

Early History of the Dreer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dreer research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1318 is included under the topic Early Dreer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dreer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dryer, Dreer, Drier, Drear and others.

Early Notables of the Dreer family

Notable amongst the family at this time was

Dreer of Annandale

Migration of the Dreer family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johan Georg Drear, who settled in Philadelphia in 1750; Hendrick Dryer, who came to Charles Town, SC sometime between 1767 and 1768; Geo. Dryer, who settled in South Carolina in 1844.

The Dreer 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: Nunquam non paratus
Motto Translation: Never unprepared.