The Scottish surname Narn is of local origin, derived from the Burgh of Nairn in Northern Scotland. The original bearers of this name likely lived, held land, or came from Nairn.
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Early Origins of the Narn family
The surname Narn was first found in Nairnshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Narann) in northern Scotland, today part of the Council Area of Highland, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
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Early History of the Narn family
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Narn migration to New Zealand
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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:
Narn Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
John Narn, aged 28, a miner, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Helenslee" in 1864 1
Bridget Narn, aged 27, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Helenslee" in 1864 1
Richard Narn, aged 2, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Helenslee" in 1864 1
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: Sero sed serio Motto Translation: Late but in earnest.
Narn migration to New Zealand 
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