| ![Show Contents]() Leahee History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of LeaheeWhat does the name Leahee mean? While many of Irish names are quite familiar to most, their original Gaelic forms are often forgotten and mysterious. The original Gaelic form of the name Leahee is Ó Laochdha, which is derived from the word laochdha, which means heroic. 1 Early Origins of the Leahee familyThe surname Leahee was first found in County Tipperary (Irish: Thiobraid Árann), established in the 13th century in South-central Ireland, in the province of Munster, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, and were descended from the tribe of Uaithne. Early History of the Leahee familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Leahee research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1270, 1420 and 1641 are included under the topic Early Leahee History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Leahee Spelling VariationsIrish names were rarely spelled with much consistency during the Middle Ages. As the many spelling variations of the name Leahee dating from that time attests: Leahy, Leahey, Leghe, Lahey, Lahy, O'Leahy and others. Early Notables of the Leahee familyMore information is included under the topic Early Leahee Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Leahee familyThe 19th century brought a massive reduction in Ireland's population. It seemed that during the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s the Irish people had two options: starve or immigrate. Those that chose the later frequently headed for the United States, hopeful for land, work, and equality. Those determined for free land joined the migration west; while others stayed behind to live in urban centers and often work in factories. Still others began a transitory life in work camps, building the bridges, canals, railways, and highways so critical to the rapidly development of the growing industrial nation. Early passenger and immigration lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Leahee: Arthur Lahey settled in Virginia in 1649; Andrew, Dennis, James, Patrick Lahey all landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1833 and 1868; James, Thomas, and William Lahey settled in Boston Massachusetts between 1848 and 1849.
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: Tout vient de dieu
Motto Translation: All comes from God.
- MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland. Ireland: Irish Academic Press, sixth edition, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-2366-3)
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