Loughan History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Loughan comes from the original Irish Gealic name Ó Leoghain. Lohan sometimes been unusually mistranslated into Duck, the Irish word for duck being "lacha" which bears only a slight similarity to the original. 1 The surname sometimes appears as Logan, but in many cases, especially in Ulster, this name is of Scottish descendent, brought to Ireland by the plantations. Early Origins of the Loughan familyThe surname Loughan was first found in County Westmeath (Irish: An Iarmhí) in the Irish Midlands, province of Leinster, where it belonged to the sept whose chiefs were lords of Gailenga Mor, now Morgallion. The annals tell the story of how the men of Teffia (County Meath) slew Cuan O Lothchain, the chief poet of King Malachy II, in 1024 and died miraculously as retribution. Maurice O'Loughan was Bishop of Kilmacduagh from 1254 to 1283. The prominent members of the O Leochain sept were driven across the river Shannon by the Anglo-Norman invasion. Early History of the Loughan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Loughan research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1418, 1439, 1806, 1839, 1853, 1899, 1909 and 1932 are included under the topic Early Loughan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Loughan Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lohan, O'Lohan, Loughan, Loghan, Logan, Duck and others. Early Notables of the Loughan familyAnother 41 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Loughan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Loughan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Loughan Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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: Hoc majorum virtus Motto Translation: This is the valour of my ancestors.
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