Lapslie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Early Origins of the Lapslie family

The surname Lapslie was first found in Stirling (Gaelic: Siorrachd Sruighlea), a former county in central Scotland, which now makes up parts of the Council Areas of East Dunbartonshire, Falkirk, North Lanarkshire and Stirling, where they held a family seat in their territories. The Pictish influence on Scottish history diminished after Kenneth Macalpine became King of all Scotland. But those east coast families still played an important role in government and were more accessible to Government than their western highland counterparts. Allegiances were important to Scottish middle age survival. Later they held a family seat at Campsie.

Early History of the Lapslie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lapslie research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1642, 1646, 1661 and 1745 are included under the topic Early Lapslie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lapslie Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lapslie, Lapsley, Lapslee, Lapslay and others.

Early Notables of the Lapslie family

the Lapslie family of Stirling

Lapslie migration to the United States +

Lapslie Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

James Lapslie, who arrived in Tobago, West Indies in 1819

Contemporary Notables of the name Lapslie (post 1700) +

James Lapslie, British Minister, author, mentioned in 1800

The Lapslie 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: Corona mea Christus
Motto Translation: Christ is my crown.