Lannon History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThere are many Irish surnames being used today in forms that are quite different than their original, ancient forms. Lannon originally appeared in Gaelic as O 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 Lannon familyThe surname Lannon 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 Lannon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lannon research. Another 49 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lannon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lannon Spelling VariationsIrish names were rarely spelled consistently in the Middle Ages. Spelling variations of the name Lannon dating from that time include Lennon, Lannin, Lannon, Linnane, O'Lennon, Lennane, Leonard, MacAlinion, O'Lennan and many more. Early Notables of the Lannon familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lannon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lannon RankingIn the United States, the name Lannon is the 12,021st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1] However, in Newfoundland, Canada, the name Lannon is ranked the 721st most popular surname with an estimated 60 people with that name. [2]
The 19th century saw a great wave of Irish families leaving Ireland for the distant shores of North America and Australia. These families often left their homeland hungry, penniless, and destitute due to the policies of England. Those Irish immigrants that survived the long sea passage initially settled on the eastern seaboard of the continent. Some, however, moved north to a then infant Canada as United Empire Loyalists after ironically serving with the English in the American War of Independence. Others that remained in America later joined the westward migration in search of land. The greatest influx of Irish immigrants, though, came to North America during the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s. Thousands left Ireland at this time for North America, and those who arrived were immediately put to work building railroads, coal mines, bridges, and canals. In fact, the foundations of today's powerful nations of the United States and Canada were to a larger degree built by the Irish. Archival documents indicate that members of the Lannon family relocated to North American shores quite early: Lannon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Lannon Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Lannon Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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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
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