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![Show Contents]() Leishmen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland/England
The Leishmen surname is derived from the Old English word "laece" meaning "leech," and indicating "one who used leeches to let blood," that is, a blood-letter or physician. Early Origins of the Leishmen familyThe surname Leishmen was first found in Stirlingshire where they held a family seat. The deep roots of the name appear to be in an area around Falkirk and there are many early recordings of the name although it is also recorded in Lanarkshire with the early spelling of Leechman was a sobriquet for a doctor. In fact, there is a claim on record of one Leechman who held many estates and who was Medicus Regis, the King's Leech, and, it is intimated, was the ancestor of the all the Leechmans. Oddly, in their later border relationships, the Leishmans became more oriented toward the clergy. William Leischman was prior of Fogo in 1465. 1 Early History of the Leishmen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Leishmen research. Another 45 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1435, 1550 and 1644 are included under the topic Early Leishmen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Leishmen Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Leechman, Leishman, Leeshman, Leischman, Leisman, Leachman, Leychman, Leighchman, Liechman, Leesman and many more. Early Notables of the Leishmen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Leishmen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Leishmen familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Leishman, who arrived in New England with his wife Sarah in 1764; Andrew Leishman, who came to Montreal in 1812; James Leishman, who settled in Boston in 1717.
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: Industriae manus
Motto Translation: The gift of industry.
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
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