De'nicolay History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Etymology of De'nicolay

What does the name De'nicolay mean?

The surname is one of the oldest family names to came from that French region known as Brittany. It is derived from the Latin personal name Nicolaus, meaning "victory people."

Early Origins of the De'nicolay family

The surname De'nicolay was first found in the Province of Vivarais (later, Languedoc,) where a Guy, or Guglielmo of Florence, Italy founded the Countal and Baronial House of Nicolay.

Early History of the De'nicolay family

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De'nicolay Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nicolais, Nicolai, Nicolay, De Nicolay, De Nicolai and many more.

Early Notables of the De'nicolay family

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Migration of the De'nicolay family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacques Nicolay, and Soubragon Nicolay, who both arrived in Virginia in 1700; Johan Sebastien Nicolay, who arrived in Halifax, N.S. in 1750; and Charles Nicolay, who settled in Illinois in 1874..

The De'nicolay 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 bon espoir
Motto Translation: In good hope.