Elia History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Elia familyThe surname Elia was first found in West Lothian where they held a family seat from very ancient times, when Helias son of Huctred was granted the lands of Dundas by Waldef, son of Earl Gospatrick, King of Northumberland in 1180. Early History of the Elia familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Elia research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1178, 1214 and 1300 are included under the topic Early Elia History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Elia Spelling VariationsThe name, Elia, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Helias, Elyas, Elias and others. Early Notables of the Elia familyMore information is included under the topic Early Elia Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Elia RankingIn the United States, the name Elia is the 12,850th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
The New World beckoned settlers from the Scottish-English borders. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Among the early settlers bearing the Elia surname who came to North America were: Elia Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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: Non quo sed quomodo Motto Translation: Not by whom, but by what means.
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