Yunger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The ancestors of the Yunger family lived among the Strathclyde-Briton people in the Scottish/English Borderlands. It is a name for a person who was very young, from the Old English word yong and yung. Alternatively, it could be "a personal name the same in meaning with Gaelic Og, 'young.' " 1

Early Origins of the Yunger family

The surname Yunger was first found in the borderlands between Scotland and England. The name was first borne in this region by a Strathclyde-Briton family, as revealed in records dating back to the 13th century.

"Its centre in the north is in Northumberland and Durham. Over a large part of Scotland, but especially south of the Forth and the Clyde, Young is numerously to be found." 2

One of the earliest records of the family was in the Latin form of the name (typical of the time): "Malmor dictus Juvenis and Ade dictus Juvenis were assizers at Dumbarton in 1271." 1 Years later, John Yong de Dyngvale witnessed a charter by the earl of Ross to Reginald, son of Roderick of the Isles, in 1342 and one year later, Symone Yong was burgess of Elgin in 1343.

Early History of the Yunger family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Yunger research. Another 173 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1342, 1343, 1376, 1413, 1428, 1439, 1446, 1449, 1462, 1587, 1655, 1671, 1679, 1683, 1684, 1699, 1762, 1765, 1860, 1868 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Yunger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Yunger Spelling Variations

In Medieval times, spelling and translation were not nearly so highly developed as today. They were generally carried out according to the sound and intuition of the bearer. For that reason spelling variations are extremely common among early Scottish names. Yunger has been spelled Young, Younge, Yonge, Yong, Yung, Youngson and others.

Early Notables of the Yunger family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was Thomas Young (1587-1655), Scottish theologian; Alexander Young (died 1684), a Scottish prelate, Bishop of Edinburgh (1671-1679), and Bishop of Ross (1679-1684); and Edward Young (1683-1765), English poet. Elizabeth Younger (1699?-1762), was a Scottish actress, called indifferently on the stage at the outset Miss...
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Migration of the Yunger family to Ireland

Some of the Yunger family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Yunger migration to the United States +

Unrest, poverty, and persecution caused thousands to look for opportunity and freedom in the North American colonies. The crossing was long, overcrowded, and unsanitary, though, and came only at great expense. Many Strathclyde families settled on the east coast of North America in communities that would form the backbone of what would become the great nations of the United States and Canada. The American War of Independence caused those who remained loyal to England to move north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In the 20th century, Strathclyde and other Scottish families across North America began to recover their collective heritage through highland games and Clan societies. Among them:

Yunger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Maria Yunger, aged 26, who settled in America, in 1896

Yunger Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Therese Yunger, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States from Furtwangen, in 1904
Felix Yunger, aged 50, who settled in America from Halborstadt, Germany, in 1914
Georg Yunger, aged 48, who landed in America from Konstantimowka, Galicia, in 1914
Louis Yunger, aged 28, who immigrated to the United States from Michalovce, Slovakia, in 1921

The Yunger 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: Roberi prudentia praestat
Motto Translation: Prudence excels strength.

Citations +

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)
Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.