| ![Show Contents]() Balmen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of BalmenWhat does the name Balmen mean? An ancient Pictish-Scottish family was the first to use the name Balmen. It is a name for someone who 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 Balmen familyThe surname Balmen 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 Balmen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Balmen 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 Balmen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Balmen Spelling VariationsDuring the Middle Ages, there was no basic set of rules and scribes wrote according to sound. The correct spelling of Scottish names were further compromised after many haphazard translations from Gaelic to English and back. Spelling variations of the name Balmen include Balmano, Belmano, Belmanno, Bolmano, Ballmanno and many more. Early Notables of the Balmen 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 Balmen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Balmen familyScots left their country by the thousands to travel to Australia and North America. Desperate for freedom and an opportunity to fend for themselves, many paid huge fees and suffered under terrible conditions on long voyages. Still, for those who made the trip, freedom and opportunity awaited. In North America, many fought their old English oppressors in the American War of Independence. In recent years, Scottish heritage has been an increasingly important topic, as Clan societies and other organizations have renewed people's interest in their history. An examination of passenger and immigration lists shows many early settlers bearing the name of Balmen: Bamon Balmon who settled in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1868. William Belmano arrived in Philadelphia in 1856.
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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