Castellàn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Castellàn is one of the names that was brought to England in the wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Castellàn family lived in Yorkshire. The family was originally from Chastelai, Normandy, and the name Castellàn is derived from this place-name.

Early Origins of the Castellàn family

The surname Castellàn was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Castellàn family

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Castellàn Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Castellàn include Casserly, Casserley, Casserlay, Castlelaw, Casserlaw, Casterline, Chastelyn, Casteldein and many more.

Early Notables of the Castellàn family

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Castellàn Ranking

In France, the name Castellàn is the 8,058^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Castellàn family

In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Castellàns to arrive on North American shores: Patrick Casserly who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1850; as did John Casserley.

The Castellàn Motto +

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: Malo mori quam fodari
Motto Translation: I would rather die than be disgraced.

Citations +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/