Many variations of the name Drinen have evolved since the time of its initial creation. In Gaelic it appeared as Ó Draighnean, from the word draighnean, which means blackthorn. 1
Loading...
Early Origins of the Drinen family
The surname Drinen was first found in County Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, and County Clare where O'Drennan was chief of Slieve Eise, Finn, and of Cinel-Seudna, a district on the borders of both counties. 2
Loading...
Early History of the Drinen family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Drinen research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1696, 1736 and 1768 are included under the topic Early Drinen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Loading...
Drinen Spelling Variations
A name was often recorded during the Middle Ages under several different spelling variations during the life of its bearer because literacy was rare there was no real push to clearly define any of the languages found in the British Isles at that time. Variations found of the name Drinen include Drennan, O'Drennan, Drenan, O'Drenan, Thornton and many more.
Loading...
Early Notables of the Drinen family
Another 46 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Drinen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Loading...
Migration of the Drinen family
Death and immigration greatly reduced Ireland's population in the 19th century. For the native Irish people poverty, hunger, and racial prejudice was common. Therefore, thousands left their homeland to seek opportunity in North America. Those who survived the journey and the quarantine camps to which they arrived, were instrumental towards building the strong developing nations of the United States and the future Canada. By far, the largest influx of Irish settlers occurred with Great Potato Famine during the late 1840s. These were employed as construction or factory workers. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has shown early immigrants bearing the name Drinen: William Drennan who settled in New Jersey in 1685; James Drennan settled in New York State in 1803; Michael Drennan settled in Philadelphia in 1856; Edward Thorneton settled in Virginia in 1663.
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: Nec opprimere nec opprimi Motto Translation: Neither to oppress nor to be oppressed.
Ireland
