Nihen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Nihen

What does the name Nihen mean?

The surname Nihen comes from the Irish Ó Niathain.

Early Origins of the Nihen family

The surname Nihen 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 Neivin O'Nyhyn was charged with harboring felons in 1295. William O'Nyhyn appeared in another court case not much later.

Early History of the Nihen family

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Nihen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nyhan, O'Nyhan, Nihan, Nihen, Nihane, Nahane, Neehane and many more.

Early Notables of the Nihen family

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Nihen migration to the United States +

Nihen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Daniel Nihen, who arrived in New York in 1833
John Nihen, who died in Boston in 1854

The Nihen 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: Fortis et hospitalis
Motto Translation: Brave and hospitable.