| ![Show Contents]() Baman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of BamanWhat does the name Baman mean? The annals of Scottish history reveal that Baman was first used as a name by ancestors of the Pictish tribe of ancient Scotland. The Baman 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 Baman familyThe surname Baman 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 Baman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baman 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 Baman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Baman Spelling VariationsBefore the first dictionaries appeared in the last few hundred years, scribes spelled according to sound. spelling variations are common among Scottish names. Baman has been spelled Balmano, Belmano, Belmanno, Bolmano, Ballmanno and many more. Early Notables of the Baman 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 Baman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Baman familyIn those unstable times, many had no choice but to leave their beloved homelands. Sickness and poverty hounded travelers to North America, but those who made it were welcomed with land and opportunity. These settlers gave the young nations of Canada and the United States a strong backbone as they stood up for their beliefs as United Empire Loyalists and in the American War of Independence. In this century, the ancestors of these brave Scots have begun to recover their illustrious heritage through Clan societies and other heritage organizations. Early passenger and immigration lists reveal many Scottish settlers bearing the name Baman: 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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