Lannen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Lannen

What does the name Lannen mean?

There are many Irish surnames being used today in forms that are quite different than their original, ancient forms. Lannen originally appeared in Gaelic as Ó 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 Lannen family

The surname Lannen 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 Lannen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lannen research. Another 49 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lannen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lannen Spelling Variations

A name was often recorded during the Middle Ages under several different spelling variations during the life of its bearer because literacy was rare there was no real push to clearly define any of the languages found in the British Isles at that time. Variations found of the name Lannen include Lennon, Lannin, Lannon, Linnane, O'Lennon, Lennane, Leonard, MacAlinion, O'Lennan and many more.

Early Notables of the Lannen family

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Lannen migration to Australia +

Lannen Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

William Lannen, aged 22, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Epaminondas" 1

Historic Events for the Lannen family +

HMS Repulse

Mr. Thomas J Lannen, British Stoker, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking 2

The Lannen 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: Prisco stirpe hibernico
Motto Translation: Of an ancient Irish stock

Sources +

South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) EPAMINONDAS 1852. Retrieved www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/epaminondas1852.shtml
HMS Repulse Crew members. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listrepulsecrew.html