Drean History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Drean is derived from the Middle English word "drane," or drone, which is the male honey bee. 1 Early Origins of the Drean familyThe surname Drean was first found in Yorkshire where according to the Hundredorum Rolls of 1276, Roger Drane held estates at that time. Later, Adam le Dron was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Worcestershire in 1275 and Walter le Dran was listed in the Assize Rolls for Essex in 1285. 2 In Somerset, John atte Drene was listed there 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 3 In Scotland, it is thought to be a "Kintyre surname, perhaps now obsolete. From Irish O'Dreain, 'descendant of Drean,' a wren.'The M'O'Drains, who were Lairds of Carrin and Drumavoulin are now called Drains. The last of these old lairds was Donald M'O'Dhrain (who) was out in the wars of Montrose." 4 Early History of the Drean familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Drean research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1275, 1455, 1487 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Drean History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Drean Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Drane, Drain, Drone, Dron, Dran, Drayne, Drayn and others. Early Notables of the Drean familyMore information is included under the topic Early Drean Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Drean RankingIn France, the name Drean is the 2,188th most popular surname with an estimated 2,910 people with that name. 5 Migration of the Drean family to IrelandSome of the Drean family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Drean familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henry Drain, who arrived in New York city in 1811; Cathrine Drain, who arrived in St. John, New Brunswick between the years 1833-1838; William Drown, a bonded passenger, who arrived in Maryland in 1742.
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