Narne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Narne

What does the name Narne mean?

The Scottish surname Narne is of local origin, derived from the Burgh of Nairn in Northern Scotland. The original bearers of this name likely lived, held land, or came from Nairn.

Early Origins of the Narne family

The surname Narne was first found in Nairnshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Narann) in northern Scotland, today part of the Council Area of Highland, 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 Narne family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Narne research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1414, 1457 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Narne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Narne Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nairn, Nairne and others.

Early Notables of the Narne family

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Migration of the Narne family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Maxwell Nairn, who settled in Philadelphia in 1858; Thomas Nairn, who arrived in Barbados in 1745; as well as James Nairn, who settled in New York in 1774..

The Narne 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: Sero sed serio
Motto Translation: Late but in earnest.