Lorriman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Scotland
Ireland

Etymology of Lorriman

What does the name Lorriman mean?

The Lorriman surname comes from the Old French word "lorimier," which referred to someone who made stirrup irons, spurs and other metal articles that people used with horses. 1

Early Origins of the Lorriman family

The surname Lorriman was first found in Perth, where Hugh Lorimarius and his heirs received a grant of land from King William the lion, for services. The family lands in Perth were later sold to Willam de Len, burgess of Perth by Matthew Lorimer, as descendant of Hugh. 2

Early History of the Lorriman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lorriman research. Another 35 words (2 lines of text) covering the year 1890 is included under the topic Early Lorriman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lorriman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lorimer, Lorrimer, Lorrimore, Lorriman, Lorrimoor, Lorrimar, Larimore and many more.

Early Notables of the Lorriman family

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Migration of the Lorriman family to Ireland

Some of the Lorriman family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 57 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lorriman migration to Australia +

Lorriman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Benjamin Lorriman, English convict who was convicted in York, Yorkshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Eden" on 27th August 1836, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 3

The Lorriman 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: Virtutis gloria merces
Motto Translation: Glory is the reward of valour.

Sources +

Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
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)
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 20th October 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/eden