Gradin History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Gradin familyThe surname Gradin was first found in Berwickshire an ancient county of Scotland, presently part of the Scottish Borders Council Area, located in the eastern part of the Borders Region of Scotland, where they held a family seat on the English/Scottish border. After the Norman Conquest of England many of Duke William's rebellious Barons moved north. The border became a convenient but turbulent no-man's land where the persecuted Many were given land by King Malcolm Canmore and later by King David of Scotland. Some were native Scots. In the 16th century they became known as the 'unruly clans'. The name was first recorded in Scotland in the lands of Graden near Coldstream. Early History of the Gradin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gradin research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1288, 1296, 1650, 1704 and 1711 are included under the topic Early Gradin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gradin Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Graden, Graiden, Graidin, Grayden, Greyden and others. Early Notables of the Gradin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gradin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Gradin family to IrelandSome of the Gradin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gradin Settlers in United States in the 17th 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: Ad escam et usum Motto Translation: For food and use.
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