Ramadan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Ramadan

What does the name Ramadan mean?

The Ramadan surname comes from the Middle English/Old French word "ramage," which meant "wild." It is thought to have originally been a nickname for an unpredictable or savage person, which later became a surname.

Early Origins of the Ramadan family

The surname Ramadan was first found in Peeblesshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd nam Pùballan), former county in South-central Scotland, in the present day Scottish Borders Council Area, 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 Ramadan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ramadan research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1304, 1555, 1567 and 1780 are included under the topic Early Ramadan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ramadan Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ramage, Ramadge, Ramaige and others.

Early Notables of the Ramadan family

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Migration of the Ramadan family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Ramage, who was naturalized in New York in 1801; Alexander Ramage and his wife Betty, who settled in Boston in 1765; John Ramage, who settled in Quebec in 1817.

Contemporary Notables of the name Ramadan (post 1700) +

David I. Ramadan, American Republican politician, Member of Virginia State House of Delegates 87th District; Elected 2011 1
Somaya Yehia Ramadan (1951-2024), Egyptian academic, translator and writer

The Ramadan 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: Vitam impendere vero
Motto Translation: To risk one's life for the truth.

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, February 24) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html