Girven History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Girven

What does the name Girven mean?

The Girven surname is a habitational name, taken on from Girvan, a place name in Ayrshire.

Early Origins of the Girven family

The surname Girven was first found in Ayrshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Àir), formerly a county in the southwestern Strathclyde region of Scotland, that today makes up the Council Areas of South, East, and North Ayrshire, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Girven family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Girven research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1550 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Girven History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Girven Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Girvan, Girvane, Girvin, Girwan and others.

Early Notables of the Girven family

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Migration of the Girven family to Ireland

Some of the Girven family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 58 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Girven migration to the United States +

Girven Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Robert Girven, who settled in New York State in 1833
Sophia Girven, aged 15, who immigrated to the United States from Armagh, in 1893

Girven Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Maud Girven, aged 7, who settled in America, in 1908
Joseph W. Girven, aged 6, who landed in America, in 1908
Lillian Girven, aged 34, who settled in America, in 1908
Lily Girven, aged 38, who immigrated to the United States, in 1911
Lillie Girven, aged 35, who landed in America, in 1912
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The Girven 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.

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