Meldrew History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Early Origins of the Meldrew family

The surname Meldrew was first found in Aberdeenshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain), a historic county, and present day Council Area of Aberdeen, located in the Grampian region of northeastern Scotland, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Meldrew family

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Meldrew Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Meldrum, Meldram and others.

Early Notables of the Meldrew family

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Migration of the Meldrew family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: George Meldrem settled in Virginia in 1716; Michael Meldrum settled in Virginia in 1724; James Meldram settled in Virginia in 1774; William Meldrum settled in Philadelphia in 1865..

The Meldrew 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: Mens immota manet
Motto Translation: The mind remains steadfast.