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![Show Contents]() Falcone History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Falcone familyThe surname Falcone was first found in Cumberland where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1327 at Workington when they held lands. Early History of the Falcone familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Falcone research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Falcone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Falcone Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Falcone include Falcon, Falken, Faucon, Faulcon, Fulchon and others. Early Notables of the Falcone familyMore information is included under the topic Early Falcone Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Falcone RankingIn the United States, the name Falcone is the 5,499th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Falcone familyThousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Falcone were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: Alexander Falcon, who came to Virginia in 1620; Francis Falcon, who was naturalized in Alabama in 1845; and Jacob Falcon, a bonded passenger who arrived in America in 1745..
| Contemporary Notables of the name Falcone (post 1700) | + |
- Peter Frank Falcone (b. 1953), American former Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1975 to 1984
- Leonard V. Falcone (1899-1985), Italian-born, American baritone horn/euphonium virtuoso, Professor of Baritone Horn and Euphonium at Michigan State University (1927-1967)
- Don Falcone (b. 1958), American musician and producer
- Benjamin Scott "Ben" Falcone (b. 1973), American actor, comedian, director, producer and screenwriter, husband of the actress Melissa McCarthy
- Joseph Daniel Falcone, American architect from Cranston, Rhode Island
- John Falcone, American rock musician who played bass guitar
- Mario Falcone (b. 1988), English television personality, known for his reality program The Only Way Is Essex
- Pierre Falcone (b. 1954), French businessman, Chairman of Pierson Capital Group
- Marco Falcone (b. 1959), Italian fencer in the individual épée event at the 1980 Summer Olympics
- Ben Falcone (b. 1988), Italian rugby league player, former member of the Italian National Team (2009-2013)
- ... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the Falcone family | + |
- Mrs. Susan Falcone (d. 1979), American passenger from USA, who flew aboard American Airlines Flight 191 and died in the crash 2
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: Vis, courageux, fier
Motto Translation: Strong, brave, proud.
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