Blaine History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe story of the name Blaine is long and rich in history. It begins among the Boernicians of the Scottish/English Borderlands where the name was derived from the Gaelic personal name Bleen, which means yellow. It was also the name of an early Celtic saint. Early Origins of the Blaine familyThe surname Blaine was first found in Ayrshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Àir), formerly a county in the southwestern Strathclyde region of Scotland, that today makes up the Council Areas of South, East, and North Ayrshire, 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 Blaine familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blaine research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1561, 1660, 1674 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Blaine History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blaine Spelling VariationsBoernician names that evolved in the largely preliterate Middle Ages are often marked by considerable spelling variations. Blaine has been spelled Blain, Blane, Blaine, Blaines, Blahan and others. Early Notables of the Blaine familyMore information is included under the topic Early Blaine Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blaine RankingIn the United States, the name Blaine is the 4,257th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Blaine family to IrelandSome of the Blaine family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Some of the Boernician-Scottish Clan families who came to North America were Loyalists who went north to Canada after the American War of Independence. Families on both sides of the border went on to found two of the world's great nations. This century, families with Scottish roots have rediscovered their heritage through highland games and clan societies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Blaine or a variant listed above: Blaine Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Blaine Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Blaine Settlers in Canada 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: Paritur pax bello Motto Translation: Peace is obtained by war.
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