Stlaurind History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

The surname Stlaurind is derived from the Old English personal names Lorens and Laurence, which were derived from the Latin name Laurentius. This name referred to a man from Laurentum, a town in Italy that was probably named for its laurels or bay trees. St. Lawrence, who was born in Huesca in Spain, became a deacon of Rome and was martyred in 258 AD, during the persecution of Valerianus. He gained a large following throughout Europe.

Early Origins of the Stlaurind family

The surname Stlaurind was first found in County Clare (Irish: An Clár) located on the west coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where the family have been seated since the year 1177 having been granted their original lands by Strongbow, Earl of Pembroke, for the family's distinguished assistance in the invasion of Ireland in the year 1172.

Since 1180, the St Lawrence family were the feudal lords of Howth. Christopher (or Stephen) St Lawrence was the 1st Baron Howth (died 1430 or 1435.) He was the progenitor of a long line of barons which continued until they became the Earls of Howth in 1767. This line continued until 1909. Howth Castle, was the ancestral home and family seat of the St Lawrence family. It was the setting for James Joyce's 1939 novel Finnegans Wake.

Early History of the Stlaurind family

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Stlaurind Spelling Variations

During the Middle Ages, a single person often had their name recorded by church officials and scribes many different ways. Names were typically spelt as they sounded, which resulted in many different spelling variations. The many versions of the name Stlaurind to have been recorded over the years include: St. Lawrence, St. Laurent, St. Laurence and many more.

Early Notables of the Stlaurind family

Notable amongst the family up to this time was Christopher St Lawrence (d.1430), 1st Baron Howth; Christopher St Lawrence, 2nd Baron Howth (died 1462 or 1465), an Anglo-Irish nobleman; Robert St.Lawrence, 3rd Baron Howth (1435-ca.1488), Lord Chancellor of Ireland; Nicholas St Lawrence, 4th Baron Howth (c. 1460-1526), Irish soldier and statesman; Christopher St Lawrence, 5th Baron Howth...
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Migration of the Stlaurind family to Ireland

Some of the Stlaurind family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Stlaurind family

In the 1840s, Ireland experienced a mass exodus to North America due to the Great Potato Famine. These families wanted to escape from hunger and disease that was ravaging their homeland. With the promise of work, freedom and land overseas, the Irish looked upon British North America and the United States as a means of hope and prosperity. Those that survived the journey were able to achieve this through much hard work and perseverance. Early immigration and passenger lists revealed many bearing the name Stlaurind: Thady St. Laurence who arrived in Canada in 1847; Etiene St Lawrence arrived in New York State in 1775.

The Stlaurind 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: Qui pense
Motto Translation: Who thinks