| ![Show Contents]() Carlyon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Irish name Carlyon claims descent from the O'Connors in Donegal where "Carlan" (from the Irish "carla" meaning a "wool-comb" and "an" meaning "one who" which roughly translates as "one who combs wool") was in Irish O'Carlain or O'Caireallain. Early Origins of the Carlyon familyThe surname Carlyon was first found in County Limerick (Irish: Luimneach) located in Southwestern Ireland, in the province of Munster, where the name is descended from the O'Connor stem, Kings of Connaught and the family became early associated with the county of Tyrone, and in neighboring counties. Early History of the Carlyon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Carlyon research. Another 130 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1535, 1568, 1670, 1738 and 1799 are included under the topic Early Carlyon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Carlyon Spelling VariationsIrish names were rarely spelled consistently in the Middle Ages. Spelling variations of the name Carlyon dating from that time include Carlin, Carling, O'Carolan, Carline, Karlin, Kerling, Kerline, Carlind, Carlynde, Carlyne, Carlyn, Carrlin, Carrling, Kerlynd, Kerlynde, Karlynd, Karline, Kearlin, Kearline, Kearlynd, Carolan, Carrolan, Carolyn, Carolyne, Caroline, Carolynde, Caraline, Carroline, Carlan, Carland, Carlon, Carlone, Karolin, Karolan, Karrolin and many more. Early Notables of the Carlyon familyNotable amongst the family name at this time was Hugh O'Carolan, Bishop of Clogher from 1535-1568. Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738) was a blind early Irish harper, composer and singer, known for his gift for melodic composition. Born in Nobber, County Meath, his father took a job with the MacDermott Roe family of Alderford House, thereby giving Turlough an education. By the time he was eighteen, he was blinded by smallpox and by the age of twenty-one, he was given a horse and...
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 Carlyon migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name Carlyon:
- Mr. Thomas Carlyon, (b. 1881), aged 23, Cornish farmer, from Helston, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Majestic" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on en route to Chicago, Illinois, USA 1
Carlyon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mr. T. Carlyon, (b. 1815), aged 26, Cornish settler departing from Falmouth aboard the ship "Cornwall" arriving in the United States on 3 June 1841 2
- Mr. Peter Carlyon, (b. 1858), aged 30, Cornish miner departing from Liverpool aboard the ship "Etruria" arriving in New York, USA on June 4 1888 2
- Mr. William P. Carlyon, (b. 1859), aged 38, Cornish clerk travelling aboard the ship "Parish" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 26th June 1897 en route to Port Chester, New York, USA 1
- Mr. William J. Carlyon, (b. 1861), aged 38, American returning, from Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Paris" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 26th June 1899 en route to Port Chester, New York, USA 1
Carlyon Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mr. Thomas P. Carlyon, (b. 1905), aged 7 months, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Philadelphia" arriving at Ellis Island, New York in 1905 en route to Bakersfield, California, USA 1
- Mrs. Beatrice Carlyon, (b. 1885), aged 20, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Philadelphia" arriving at Ellis Island, New York in 1905 en route to Bakersfield, California, USA 1
- Miss Beatrice Carlyon, (b. 1905), aged 2 months, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Philadelphia" arriving at Ellis Island, New York in 1905 en route to Bakersfield, California, USA 1
- Mr. John William Carlyon, (b. 1884), aged 21, Cornish ironmonger, from Helston, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Baltic" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 19th May 1905 en route to Bakersfield, California, USA 1
- Mrs. Lottie Carlyon, (b. 1883), aged 22, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Philadelphia" arriving at Ellis Island, New York in 1905 en route to Bakersfield, California, USA 1
| Carlyon migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Carlyon Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Henry Carlyon, (b. 1820), aged 29, Cornish millwright from St. Austell, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Elizabeth" arriving in New South Wales, Australia on 23rd July 1849 3
- Mrs. Elizabeth Carlyon, (b. 1821), aged 28, Cornish settler from St. Austell, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Elizabeth" arriving in New South Wales, Australia on 23rd July 1849 3
- Miss Elizabeth Ann Carlyon, (b. 1844), aged 5, Cornish settler from St. Austell, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Elizabeth" arriving in New South Wales, Australia on 23rd July 1849 3
- Mr. Henry Carlyon, (b. 1846), aged 3, Cornish settler from St. Austell, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Elizabeth" arriving in New South Wales, Australia on 23rd July 1849 3
- Mr. Henry Carlyon, (b. 1820), aged 29, Cornish millwright departing from London on 17th March 1849 aboard the ship "Elizabeth" arriving in Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia on 23rd July 1849 4
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Carlyon Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century- Miss Evelyn Carlyon, (b. 1889), aged 13, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Duke of Norfolk" arriving in Queensland, Australia on 17th March 1902 5
- Miss Leslie Carlyon, (b. 1894), aged 8, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Duke of Norfolk" arriving in Queensland, Australia on 17th March 1902 5
- Mr. Walter Carlyon, (b. 1892), aged 10, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Duke of Norfolk" arriving in Queensland, Australia on 17th March 1902 5
- Mrs. Carlyon, (b. 1866), aged 36, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Duke of Norfolk" arriving in Queensland, Australia on 17th March 1902 5
| Carlyon migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Carlyon Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mrs. Elizabeth Carlyon, (b. 1851), aged 23, Cornish settler departing on 10th June 1874 aboard the ship "Cathcart" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 29th August 1874 6
- Mr. Sampson Carlyon, (b. 1853), aged 21, Cornish farm labourer departing on 10th June 1874 aboard the ship "Cathcart" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 29th August 1874 6
- Mr. Albert J. Carlyon, (b. 1865), aged 10, Cornish settler departing on 21st November 1875 aboard the ship "Salisbury" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 27th February 1876 7
- Miss Alma Carlyon, (b. 1872), aged 3, Cornish settler departing on 21st November 1875 aboard the ship "Salisbury" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 27th February 1876 7
- Mrs. Anna Carlyon, (b. 1839), aged 36, Cornish settler departing on 21st November 1875 aboard the ship "Salisbury" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 27th February 1876 7
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Carlyon (post 1700) | + |
- Richard Carlyon (1930-2006), American artist, he received the 1993 Distinguished Teaching of Art Award
- Phillip Henry Carlyon (1863-1946), American politician in the state of Washington
- Tony Carlyon (b. 1970), former professional cricketer for Jersey, British Isles
- Thomas Symington Carlyon (1902-1982), Australian rules footballer
- Norman Carlyon (b. 1938), Australian former cricketer
- Loveday Carlyon, Cornish nationalist politician, she was originally from Torpoint
- Harrison Carlyon (b. 2001), Jersey international cricketer
- Leslie Allen "Les" Carlyon AC (1942-2019), Australian writer and newspaper editor, born in Elmore, Victoria, winner of the Graham Perkin Australian journalist of the year award (1993)
- R.A. Carlyon (b. 1956), New Zealand member of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, eponym of Carlyon Glacier, Antarctica
- Commander Carlyon Wilfroy Bellairs (1871-1955), British naval officer and politician, Member of Parliament for King's Lynn (1906-1910) and for Maidstone (1915-1931)
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: Felis demulcta mitis
Motto Translation: A stroked cat is gentle.
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