| ![Show Contents]() Laine History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Laine is a name that was brought to England by the ancestors of the Laine family when they migrated to the region after the Norman Conquest in 1066. The Laine family lived in Staffordshire. Their name is derived from the Old English word lanu and literally translates as dweller in the Lane. Early Origins of the Laine familyThe surname Laine was first found in Staffordshire where the family claim descent from De La Lane as listed in the Roll of Battle Abbey. 1 This source continues "a family illustrious in history for the part they took in the preservation of King Charles II. After the battle of Worcester, Col. John Lane, head of the house, received the fugitive Prince at his mansion of Bentley, whence his Majesty was conveyed in disguise by the Colonel's eldest sister, Jane Lane, to her cousin Mrs. Norton's residence in Bristol. This loyal lady received after the Restoration an annual pension of £1,000 for life. Her brother, the cavalier Col. Lane was granted the especial badge of honour, the arms of England (three lions passant guardant on a red field) in a canton for his efforts." 1 The Royal Crown in the crest also bears to the family's recognition as does the family motto which translates as "Guard the King." Bentley Hall [in Bentley, Staffordshire], the ancient manor-house of the Lane family, is distinguished as the residence of Colonel Lane. The Hall is a neat building standing on an eminence." 2 Early History of the Laine familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Laine research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1591, 1609, 1626, 1630, 1644, 1651, 1660, 1661, 1662, 1663, 1667, 1675, 1689 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Laine History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Laine Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Laine have been found, including Lane, Lawn, Lone, Loan, Lain, Laine and others. Early Notables of the Laine familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Benjamin Lany (Laney) (1591-1675), an English academic and bishop from Ipswich, Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge (1630-1644) and (1660-1662), Bishop of Peterborough (1660-1663) of Lincoln (1663-1667) and of Ely (1667-1675); Colonel John Lane of Bentley (1609-1667), English Member of Parliament for Lichfield, Staffordshire (1661 to 1667), and Royalist colonel who had given refuge to King Charles II at...
Another 65 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Laine Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Laine RankingIn the United States, the name Laine is the 7,085th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 3 However, in France, the name Laine is ranked the 141st most popular surname with an estimated 21,689 people with that name. 4  Migration of the Laine family to Ireland
Some of the Laine family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 82 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Laine were among those contributors:
Laine Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Walter Laine, who arrived in Virginia in 1649 5
Laine Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Simon Laine, who landed in Louisiana in 1719 5
- Stephen Laine, who landed in Virginia in 1722 5
Laine Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Charles Laine, who landed in New York in 1822 5
- Crarcia De Laine, who arrived in America in 1834 5
- Henry Laine, who arrived in Virginia in 1853 5
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- Samyr Laine (b. 1984), American triple jumper who competed for Haiti at the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Frankie Laine (1914-2007), American singer who was often billed as America's Number One Song Stylist, Mr. Rhythm, Old Leather Lungs, and Old Man Jazz
- Tina Louise Laine, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 47th District, 1996; Presidential Elector for California, 1996 6
- Einar W. Laine, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State House of Representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1950 6
- Denny Laine (1944-2023), born Brian Frederick Arthur Hines, an English musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, original member of The Moody Blues (1964-1966), member of Wings with Paul McCartney (1971-1981)
- Dame Cleo Laine DBE (b. 1927), English jazz singer and an actor, only female performer to have received Grammy nominations in the jazz, popular and classical music categories
- Charles Louis Didier Songis l'Aîné, French Divisional General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 7
- Paul Robert Laine, Canadian musician from Vancouver
- Erkki Juhani Laine (1957-2009), Finnish silver medalist ice hockey player at the 1988 Winter Olympics
- Emma Johanna Laine (b. 1986), Swedish-born, Finnish tennis player
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: Garde le Roy
Motto Translation: Guard the king.
- Burke, John Bernard, The Roll of Battle Abbey. London: Edward Churton, 26, Holles Street, 1848, Print.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, February 1) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
- Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, November 3) Charles l'Aîné. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html
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