Comminge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Early Origins of the Comminge family

The surname Comminge was first found in Gascony (French: Gascogne), an area of southwest France bordering Spain, that was part of the "Province of Guyenne and Gascony" prior to the French Revolution, where this distinguished family held a family seat since ancient times.

Early History of the Comminge family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Comminge research. Another 574 words (41 lines of text) covering the years 1017, 1118, 1185, 1187, 1189, 1204, 1226 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Comminge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Comminge Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: De Comminges, Commainges, Cominges, Commenges, Commings, Comaings, Comenges, Commengs, Comminge and many more.

Early Notables of the Comminge family

Roger I was the Count of Comminges in the 900's

Migration of the Comminge family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Commings settled in America in 1772; Patrick Commings settled in Philadelphia in 1842; Patrick Commings settled in Philadelphia in 1844; and William Comings settled in Boston in 1766..

Contemporary Notables of the name Comminge (post 1700) +

Bertrand Comminge, Count of Comminges, Engineer, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Paris

The Comminge Motto +

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: En vivant nous amendons
Motto Translation: By living we amend