Ballman History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe story of the Ballman family begins in ancient Scotland among the Pictish clans. The Ballman family lived in the old lands of Balmanno in Kincardine. The name is a topographic or local surname, which was given to a family who held a barony or lands, had houses, manors or estates in the area. Early Origins of the Ballman familyThe surname Ballman was first found in Kincardine, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Ballman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ballman research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1447, 1534 and 1582 are included under the topic Early Ballman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ballman Spelling VariationsTranslation has done much to alter the appearance of many Scottish names. It was a haphazard process that lacked a basic system of rules. Spelling variations were a common result of this process. Ballman has appeared Balmano, Belmano, Belmanno, Bolmano, Ballmanno and many more. Early Notables of the Ballman familyNotable amongst the Clan at this time was John Belleman or Belmain was, according to Fuller, the French tutor of Edward VI. "The prince appears to have commenced his studies under his instructor in his seventh year (1534). Belleman seems, however, to have been retained...
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Ballman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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: Fortiter Motto Translation: Strongly (bravely)
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