| ![Show Contents]() Balmanno History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Scotland
Etymology of BalmannoWhat does the name Balmanno mean? In Scottish history, few names go farther back than Balmanno, whose ancestors lived among the clans of the Pictish tribe. The ancestors of the Balmanno 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 Balmanno familyThe surname Balmanno was first found in the parish of Maryldrk, Kincardineshire where Huwe de Balmenaghe of the county of Perth rendered homage in 1296. "The horse of Adam de Balmanaghe is mentioned in 1312, Robert Balmanauch was bailie and burgess of Karale in 1361, the land of Gilbert de Balmanow in Crale is mentioned in 1421, and Robert de Balmannoch is mentioned in a case between the abbeys of Arnbroath and Balmerino in 1459." 1 Early History of the Balmanno familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Balmanno research. Another 143 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1447, 1470, 1473, 1491, 1495, 1534, 1556, 1582, 1589, 1627 and 1684 are included under the topic Early Balmanno History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Balmanno Spelling VariationsAlthough Medieval Scotland lacked a basic set of spelling rules, which meant that scribes recorded names according to their sounds it was not uncommon for the names of a father and son to be recorded differently. As a result, there are many spelling variations of Scottish single names. Balmanno has been written Balmano, Belmano, Belmanno, Bolmano, Ballmanno and many more. Early Notables of the Balmanno familyJohn 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 in the royal service till the close of...
Another 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Balmanno Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Balmanno familyThousands of Scots left their home country to travel to Ireland or Australia, or to cross the Atlantic for the North American colonies. The difficult crossing was an enormous hurdle, but those who survived found freedom and opportunity in ample measure. Some Scots even fought for their freedom in the American War of Independence. This century, their ancestors have become aware of the illustrious history of the Scots in North America and at home through Clan societies and other organizations. Passenger and immigration lists show many early and influential immigrants bearing the name Balmanno: Bamon Balmon who settled in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1868. William Belmano arrived in Philadelphia in 1856.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Balmanno (post 1700) | + |
- Robert Balmanno, Scottish merchant and farmer who had Friendville, a large manor house and estate in the Mannofield area of Aberdeen, Scotland built for him in 1773
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)
- 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)
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