Nely History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Nely

What does the name Nely mean?

The Nely surname is derived from the Old English word "mylen," and the Middle English "mille, or milne," all of which meant "mill." Thus the name was probably originally taken on by someone who owned or lived near a mill.

Early Origins of the Nely family

The surname Nely was first found in Hampshire, where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Nely family

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Nely Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mills, Mylles, Meiles and others.

Early Notables of the Nely family

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Migration of the Nely family to Ireland

Some of the Nely family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Nely family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Cornelius Mill, who settled in Virginia in 1652; along with Edward in 1654; James in 1741; John in 1637; Lewis in 1642; Mary in 1704; Thomas in 1635; William in 1663. They also settled in Barbados, Philadelphia, Charletown.

Contemporary Notables of the name Nely (post 1700) +

Nely Galán (b. 1963), Cuban independent producer
Nely Galan, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Democratic National Committee from California, 2004; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004 1

The Nely 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: Ex industria
Motto Translation: Through industry.

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 13) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html