| ![Show Contents]() Devoling History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Ireland
Etymology of DevolingWhat does the name Devoling mean? Irish surnames are linked to the long Gaelic heritage of the Island nation. The original Gaelic form of the name Devoling is Ó Doibhilin. 1 Early Origins of the Devoling familyThe surname Devoling was first found in the barony of Corran, County Sligo (Irish: Sligeach), in the province of Connacht in Northwestern Ireland, where they held a family seat from very ancient times. Early History of the Devoling familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Devoling research. Another 151 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1211, 1316, 1641, 1735, 1778, 1825 and 1851 are included under the topic Early Devoling History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Devoling Spelling VariationsDuring the Middle Ages a name was spelt by scribes solely based on how it sounded, one's name could have been recorded many different ways during the life of its bearer. Numerous spelling variations were revealed in the search for the origin of the name Devoling family name. Variations found include Devlin, O'Devlin, Develin, Devolin, Devoline, Defflin, Devline, Davlin and many more. Early Notables of the Devoling familyMore information is included under the topic Early Devoling Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Devoling familyMany Irish families boarded ships bound for North America in the middle of 19th century to escape the conditions of poverty and racial discrimination at that time. Although these immigrants often arrived in a destitute state, they went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. An inquiry into many immigration and passenger lists has revealed many early immigrants to North America bearing the Devoling family name: Arthur, Barnet, Bernard, Daniel, Edward, James, John, Thomas, Michael, Patrick, Joseph, Henry, Felix Devlin all settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1830 and 1880.
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: Crux mea stella
Motto Translation: The cross, my star
- MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland. Ireland: Irish Academic Press, sixth edition, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-2366-3)
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