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![Show Contents]() Lorrimer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Lorrimer 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 Lorrimer familyThe surname Lorrimer 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 Lorrimer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lorrimer research. Another 35 words (2 lines of text) covering the year 1890 is included under the topic Early Lorrimer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lorrimer Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lorimer, Lorrimer, Lorrimore, Lorriman, Lorrimoor, Lorrimar, Larimore and many more. Early Notables of the Lorrimer familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lorrimer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Lorrimer family to Ireland
Some of the Lorrimer 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.
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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: Lorrimer Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. W. Lorrimer, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Gananoque" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 9th May 1860 3
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.
- 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)
- 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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Lorrimer migration to New Zealand 
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