Lénard History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThere are many Irish surnames being used today in forms that are quite different than their original, ancient forms. Lénard originally appeared in Gaelic as O Leannain, which is possibly derived from the word leann, which denotes a cloak. Another possible derivation is from the word leanan, which means paramour. Early Origins of the Lénard familyThe surname Lénard was first found in County Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Lénard familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lénard research. Another 49 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lénard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lénard Spelling VariationsWithin the archives researched, many different spelling variations of the surname Lénard were found. These included One reason for the many variations is that scribes and church officials often spelled an individual's name as it sounded. This imprecise method often led to many versions. Lennon, Lannin, Lannon, Linnane, O'Lennon, Lennane, Leonard, MacAlinion, O'Lennan and many more. Early Notables of the Lénard familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lénard Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lénard RankingIn the United States, the name Lénard is the 6,592nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. [1]
The 19th century saw a great wave of Irish families leaving Ireland for the distant shores of North America and Australia. These families often left their homeland hungry, penniless, and destitute due to the policies of England. Those Irish immigrants that survived the long sea passage initially settled on the eastern seaboard of the continent. Some, however, moved north to a then infant Canada as United Empire Loyalists after ironically serving with the English in the American War of Independence. Others that remained in America later joined the westward migration in search of land. The greatest influx of Irish immigrants, though, came to North America during the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s. Thousands left Ireland at this time for North America, and those who arrived were immediately put to work building railroads, coal mines, bridges, and canals. In fact, the foundations of today's powerful nations of the United States and Canada were to a larger degree built by the Irish. Archival documents indicate that members of the Lénard family relocated to North American shores quite early: Lénard Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Lénard Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Lénard Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Lénard Settlers in Australia 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: Prisco stirpe hibernico Motto Translation: Of an ancient Irish stock
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