Kilcullen History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Kilcullen comes from the Irish name Mac Giolla Chaillin, meaning the son of a servant or devotee of St. Caillin. Early Origins of the Kilcullen familyThe surname Kilcullen was first found in Connacht (Irish: Connachta, (land of the) descendants of Conn), but there is a Kilcullen in County Kildare, formerly the site of a walled town, and before that of an ecclesiastical settlement dating from the 5th century. Old Kilcullen is the still the site of a round tower and a decorated High Cross. Kilcullen begun as a monastic settlement, in the period around 448. Early History of the Kilcullen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kilcullen research. More information is included under the topic Early Kilcullen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kilcullen Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kilgallen, MacKilgallen, Kilcullen, Kilgallon and others. Early Notables of the Kilcullen familyProminent amongst the family at this time was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Kilcullen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Kilcullen Settlers in United States in the 20th 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: Ung roy, ung foy, ung loy Motto Translation: One king, one faith, one law. |