| ![Show Contents]() Lisun History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of LisunWhat does the name Lisun mean? The name Lisun was brought to England in the wave of migration that followed the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Lisun family lived in Glamorgan. Their name, however, is a reference to the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Lisons, Normandy. Early Origins of the Lisun familyThe surname Lisun was first found in Glamorgan where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor in Neath. Family tradition has it that the family is of ancient Glamorgan stock which was famous in Neath before the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D., but it may also be conjectured that the family originated from Lison, in the department of Calvados, in Normandy. Early History of the Lisun familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lisun research. Another 169 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1550 and 1651 are included under the topic Early Lisun History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lisun Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Lisun have been found, including Lysons, Lysans, Lysance, Lysaunce, Lisons, Lisance, Licence, License, Lycence, Lysanse, Lysonse, Liconce, Lyconce, Leyson, Leysons, Lison, Leysaunce and many more. Early Notables of the Lisun familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lisun Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Lisun familyFor many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Lisun were among those contributors: P. Lison who settled in New Orleans La. in 1821; Morgan Lysons settled in Virginia in 1670.
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: Valebit
Motto Translation: He will prevail.
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