Commings History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
France

Early Origins of the Commings family

The surname Commings 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 Commings family

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Commings 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 Commings family

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Commings migration to the United States +

Commings Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

John Commings, who settled in America in 1772

Commings Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Patrick Commings, who settled in Philadelphia in 1842
Patrick Commings, who settled in Philadelphia in 1844

The Commings 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