Nones History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Nones surname derives from the Old English word "nunne," in turn from the Latin "nonna," both of which mean a "Nun." As a name, it was likely originally a nickname for a pious person, or an occupational name for someone who worked at a convent.
Early Origins of the Nones family
The surname Nones was first found in Norfolk 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 Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
Early History of the Nones family
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Nones Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Noon, Noone, Nunn, Nones, None, Nun and others.
Early Notables of the Nones family
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Migration of the Nones family to Ireland
Some of the Nones family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Nones migration to the United States +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Nones Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
- Thomas Nones, aged 26, who landed in America in 1821 1
The Nones 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: Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re
Motto Translation: Gentle in manner, firm in act.
Citations +
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)