Goodban History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Goodban

What does the name Goodban mean?

The first family to use the name Goodban lived among the Pictish people of ancient Scotland. The name Goodban is derived from the Old Norse personal name Guthbrand.

Early Origins of the Goodban family

The surname Goodban was first found in Aberdeenshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain), a historic county, and present day Council Area of Aberdeen, located in the Grampian region of northeastern Scotland, where they held a family seat, some say, as early as the 12th century.

Early History of the Goodban family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Goodban research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1715, 1716, 1721 and 1745 are included under the topic Early Goodban History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Goodban Spelling Variations

Repeated and inaccurate translation of Scottish names from Gaelic to English and back resulted in a wide variety of spelling variations with single names. Goodban has appeared Goodbrand, Goodbrang, Goodbran, Goodbairn, Gweebran and many more.

Early Notables of the Goodban family

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Migration of the Goodban family

Many Scottish families suffered enormous hardships and were compelled to leave their country of birth. They traveled to Ireland and Australia, but mostly to the colonies of North America, where many found the freedom and opportunity they sought. It was not without a fight, though, as many were forced to stand up and defend their freedom in the American War of Independence. The ancestors of these Scots abroad have rediscovered their heritage in the last century through the Clan societies and other organizations that have sprung up across North America. Immigration and passenger ship lists show some important early immigrants bearing the name Goodban: John Goodbarne settled in Virginia in 1635.

The Goodban 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: Ay forward