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![Show Contents]() Lin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Lin familyThe surname Lin was first found in Ayrshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Àir), formerly a county in the southwestern Strathclyde region of Scotland, that today makes up the Council Areas of South, East, and North Ayrshire. The name Lynne originally meaning "a waterfall," is first noted in the area of Dalry in the years 1200-1300. They were located here and had land and owned the Castle of Lin near the waterfall of the Calf. "The family of Lin or Lynn of that Ilk in the parish of Dairy, Ayrshire, took their name from the cascade on the Water of Caaf, near which stood the ancient castle of Lin." 1 Black also notes another possible origin of the family. "From the old manor of the same name in Peeblesshire. David de Lyne son of Robert de Lyne, granted to Neubode 'totam peteram de locqueruard que vocatur Wluesstrother,' c. 1165-1214, a grant increased by his son Robert within the same period." 1 The barony of Lynn was created from lands granted by Hugh de Morville in 1204. Later, John de la Linde was Warden of the City of London in 1265. Walter de Lynne was listed on the Ragman Rolls of 1296. Early History of the Lin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lin research. Another 110 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1263, 1296, 1452, 1579, 1626, 1636 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Lin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lin Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lind, Lynd, Lynde, Lynn, Line, Lines and others. Early Notables of the Lin familyAnother 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lin World RankingIn the United States, the name Lin is the 1,447th most popular surname with an estimated 22,383 people with that name. 2 However, in Canada, the name Lin is ranked the 339th most popular surname with an estimated 13,452 people with that name. 3 And in Australia, the name Lin is the 406th popular surname with an estimated 9,114 people with that name. 4 New Zealand ranks Lin as 400th with 1,638 people. 5  Migration of the Lin family to Ireland
Some of the Lin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 73 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Lin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- John Lin, who landed in Maryland in 1663-1664 6
Lin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Peter Lin who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1737
- Johann Nickel Lin, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 6
Lin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Gabino Lin, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1872 6
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Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Lin Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- P.L. Lin, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Belle Creole" in 1853
| Contemporary Notables of the name Lin (post 1700) | + |
- Tan Mei Lin, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 2004 7
- Roger Lin Maltbie (b. 1951), American professional golfer and analyst for NBC Sports and ESPN
- Dr. Jerri Lin Nielsen (1952-2009), American physician, Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station doctor in 1998
- Gerek Lin Meinhardt (b. 1990), American foil fencer
- Jennifer Lin Colella (b. 1974), American actress and singer
- Lin Brehmer (1954-2023), American disc jockey and radio personality at WXRT in Chicago
- Lin Emery (1926-2021), American visual artist based in New Orleans
- Lin Grisham, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1912 8
- Lin Blakley, born Linda E. Stevens, and English actress, known for her role as Pam Coker in the BBC soap opera, EastEnders
- Professor Lin Foxhall, British professor at the University of Leicester, known for her work in uncovering King Richard III grave in a Car Park in 2013
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: Semper virescit virtus
Motto Translation: Virtue always flourishes.
- 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)
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- "Surnames Meanings, Origins & Distribution Maps - Forebears." Forebears, https://forebears.io/surnames
- "Most Common Last Names in Australia." Forebears, https://forebears.io/australia/surnames
- "Most Common Last Names in New Zealand." Forebears, https://forebears.io/new-zealand/surnames
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, July 22) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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