| ![Show Contents]() Lamon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Scotland were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Scottish patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. The surname Lamon is derived from the Gaelic name "MacErcharwhich" which comes from the Old Norman "Logmadr." Both words mean "the law man." The Clan's early history is linked with an ancient King of Dalriada, Comgall, who was killed in 537 AD. It is from this king that the district of Cowal received its name. The Kindred of Comgall (Clan Lamont) is mentioned in the 7th century records Senchus Fern Alban (an account of the men of Scotland) and the earliest territories of the Clan included the island of Bute and Arran. Early Origins of the Lamon familyThe surname Lamon was first found in Argyllshire (Gaelic erra Ghaidheal), the region of western Scotland corresponding roughly with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata, in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Argyll and Bute, where they were granted lands by King David. One of the first known records is of John Lamont, who, in 1296, rendered homage to King Edward I of England during the latter's brief conquest of Scotland. John Lamont is described as Chief of the Clan Lamont, son of Lagman, who was son of Gilcom M'Ferchar. His brother, Molmure, also a knight, married Christina, daughter of Alexander in 1290. However, earlier records show a reference to a Ladhmunn who was son of David, the son of King Malcolm III of Scotland. The link between Ladhmunn and Ferchar, a Chief in Cowal about 1200, is not clear, even though this Ferchar had two sons, Duncan and Malcolm, both of whom granted lands to the monks at Paisley. By this time the Clan had developed branches at Perth, Argyll, the Clan seat at Cowal, and was establishing its Castles at Toward and Ascog. Early History of the Lamon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lamon research. Another 350 words (25 lines of text) covering the years 1456, 1539, 1663, 1890, 1906, 1929 and 1953 are included under the topic Early Lamon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lamon Spelling VariationsThe frequent translations of surnames from and into Gaelic, accounts for the multitude of spelling variations found in Scottish surnames. Furthermore, the spelling of surnames was rarely consistent because medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules. The different versions of a surname, such as the inclusion of the patronymic prefix "Mac", frequently indicated a religious or Clan affiliation, or even a division of the family. Moreover, a large number of foreign names were brought into Scotland, accelerating accentuating the alterations to various surnames. The name Lamon has also been spelled Lamont, Lamonte, Lamond, Lammon, Lamon, Lamount and many more. Early Notables of the Lamon familyNotable among the family at this time was - Sir John Lamont of Toward
Lamon RankingIn the United States, the name Lamon is the 13,480th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1  Migration of the Lamon family to Ireland
Some of the Lamon family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 40 words (3 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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Some of the first North American settlers with Lamon name or one of its variants:
Lamon Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- John Lamon, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1738 2
Lamon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- James Lamon, who settled in Philadelphia in 1814
- Cathne Lamon, aged 18, who landed in New York in 1854 2
- Patrick Lamon, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1875 2
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Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Lamon Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Thomas Lamon, (b. 1835), aged 26, British farm labourer travelling from London aboard the ship "Mystery" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 7th January 1862 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Lamon (post 1700) | + |
- Ward Hill Lamon (1828-1893), American self-appointed bodyguard and personal friend of the American President Abraham Lincoln; he was absent the night Lincoln was assassinated
- Laurie Lamon (b. 1956), American poet, awarded the 2001 Pushcart Prize and the 2002 Graves Award
- Jeanne Lamon (1949-2021), American-born, Canadian Juno award winning former music director of Tafelmusik in Toronto, Member of the Order of Canada
- Sophie Lamon (b. 1985), Swiss silver medalist fencer in the women's team épée event at the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Jerry Lamon Falwell Jr. (b. 1962), American lawyer and university administrator, President of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia
- Jerry Lamon Falwell Sr. (1933-2007), American Southern Baptist pastor, televangelist, and conservative activist, founding pastor of the Thomas Road Baptist Church
- Lamon Vanderburgh Harkness (1839-1915), American businessman and a partner in Standard Oil, Standardbred horse breeder
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: Ne parcas nec spernas
Motto Translation: Neither spare nor dispose.
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- 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)
- New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
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