Newal History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Newal family

The surname Newal was first found in Galloway, now in Dumfriesshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Dhùn Phris.)

One of the first records of the family was Radulf Nuuel who witnessed King David's charter of Swinton to Hernulf. King David 1 ruled from 1124-1153. Gardein de Nouel leu de Seneware rendered homage to King Edward I of England in 1296. Laurence Newale was tenant in Dobtoun, Dumfries in 1376, Herbert Newell witnessed a notarial deed in Dumfries in 1453, and Nichol Nowale and Thomas Newall signed the Band of Dumfries, 1570. John Newall was witness in Glasgow, 1553, Thomas Newall, heir of Archibald Newall, burgess of Drumfreis, 1601, John Newall, heir of Martin Newall of Bambachall, 1635, and Andrew Newall in Bumesyde-croft of Endrig, 1680. 1

Early History of the Newal family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Newal research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1130, 1296, 1601 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Newal History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Newal Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Newell, Newall, Newhall, Newill and others.

Early Notables of the Newal family

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Migration of the Newal family to Ireland

Some of the Newal family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 71 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Newal family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Abraham Newel, whol came to Boston in 1634; Grace Newell, who arrived in Salem in 1634; Peter Newell, who settled in Virginia in 1653; Mathew Newall, who settled in Virginia in 1698.

The Newal 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: Diligentia ditat
Motto Translation: Industry renders rich.

Citations +

Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)