Lorrimar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Scotland
Ireland

The Lorrimar surname comes from the Old French word "lorimier," which referred to someone who made stirrup irons, spurs and other metal articles that people used with horses. 1

Early Origins of the Lorrimar family

The surname Lorrimar was first found in Perth, where Hugh Lorimarius and his heirs received a grant of land from King William the lion, for services. The family lands in Perth were later sold to Willam de Len, burgess of Perth by Matthew Lorimer, as descendant of Hugh. 2

Early History of the Lorrimar family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lorrimar research. Another 35 words (2 lines of text) covering the year 1890 is included under the topic Early Lorrimar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lorrimar Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lorimer, Lorrimer, Lorrimore, Lorriman, Lorrimoor, Lorrimar, Larimore and many more.

Early Notables of the Lorrimar family

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Migration of the Lorrimar family to Ireland

Some of the Lorrimar family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 57 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 Lorrimar family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Patrick Lorimore who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1810; James, John and William Lorimer arrived in Philadelphia between 1820 and 1858; Patrick Lorimire settled in Philadelphia in 1850..

Contemporary Notables of the name Lorrimar (post 1700) +

Sydney Lorrimar Kirkby MBE (b. 1933), Australian surveyor and Antarctic explorer, eponym of the Kirkby Glacier and Mount Kirkby, Antarctica

The Lorrimar 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: Virtutis gloria merces
Motto Translation: Glory is the reward of valour.

Citations +

Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)