Magnel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Magnel

What does the name Magnel mean?

The Irish surname Magnel is most likely derived from the "Castlemagner" in County Cork, also known as Magnelstown. The name was first recorded as Magnel, which had become Magner by the 16th century. The Irish form of the name is Maingneir.

Early Origins of the Magnel family

The surname Magnel was first found in County Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where the family name was recorded in the Judiciary Rolls in the 13th century.

Early History of the Magnel family

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Magnel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Magner, Magnel, Magnan, Magnier and others.

Early Notables of the Magnel family

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Migration of the Magnel family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Charles Magner, who settled in Virginia in 1623; Anthony Magner, who immigrated to Philadelphia in 1746; David Magner and his family, who settled in Ontario in 1825.

The Magnel 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: Magna est veritas
Motto Translation: Great is truth