Nugent Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The surname is one of the Anglo-Norman names that arrived in Ireland in the wake of the 12th century invasion by Richard "Strongbow" de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke. The surname Nugent belongs to the large category of Anglo-Norman habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Originally, these place names were prefixed by de, which means from in French. The name of the Nugent family comes from one of the many places called Nogent in France. The Gaelic form of the surname Nugent is Nuinseann.

Nugent Early Origins

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The surname Nugent was first found in county Westmeath (Irish: An Iarmhí) in the Irish Midlands, province of Leinster, where they held a family seat after 1172.

Nugent Spelling Variations

Since church officials and medieval scribes spelt each name as it sounded to them; as a result, a single person could accumulate many different versions of his name within official records. A close examination of the origins of the name Nugent revealed the following spelling variations: Nugent, Nogent, Newgent, Neugent, Newgant, Newgeant, Nuegent, Nougent, Newjeant, Nujent, Noigent, Nuigent, Nuijent, Nushend, Newshent, Newshand, Neushant and many more.

Nugent Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Nugent research. Another 289 words (21 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1213, 1486, 1544, 1602, 1583, 1642, 1607, 1621, 1684, 1680, 1669, 1714, 1715, 1669, 1752, 1671 and 1754 are included under the topic Early Nugent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Nugent Early Notables (pre 1700)

Notable amongst the family up to this time was Sir Christopher Nugent, 6th Baron Delvin (1544-1602), an Irish nobleman and writer who was arrested on suspicion of treason against Queen Elizabeth I of England; Richard Nugent, 1st Earl Of Westmeath (1583-1642), an Irish nobleman and politician, imprisoned for plotting against the...

Another 76 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Nugent Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

During the middle of the 19th century, Irish families often experienced extreme poverty and racial discrimination in their own homeland under English rule. Record numbers died of disease and starvation and many others, deciding against such a fate, boarded ships bound for North America. The largest influx of Irish settlers occurred with Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s. Unfortunately, many of those Irish that arrived in Canada or the United States still experienced economic and racial discrimination. Although often maligned, these Irish people were essential to the rapid development of these countries because they provided the cheap labor required for the many canals, roads, railways, and other projects required for strong national infrastructures. Eventually the Irish went on to make contributions in the less backbreaking and more intellectual arenas of commerce, education, and the arts. Research early immigration and passenger lists revealed many early immigrants bearing the name Nugent:

Nugent Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Christopher Nugent who settled in Virginia in 1638

Nugent Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Arthur, Charles, Daniel, Edward, Hugh, Henry, Isabella, Jane, John, Margaret, Martin, Michael, Patrick, Peter, Richard, Robert, Terence, Thomas, and William Nugent, who all, who arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860

Nugent Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Elizabeth Nugent, aged 25, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the ship "John & Mary" from Belfast, Ireland
Margaret Nugent, aged 19, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the ship "John & Mary" from Belfast, Ireland
Mary Jane Nugent, aged 28, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the ship "John & Mary" from Belfast, Ireland
William Nugent, aged 24, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Ambassador" in 1834
Michael Nugent, aged 11, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Ambassador" in 1834
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Nugent Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Walter A. Nugent, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Orator" in 1849 ^[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The ORATOR 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Orator.htm
John Nugent, aged 34, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Marshall Bennett" ^[2]CITATION[CLOSE]
South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) MARSHALL BENNETT 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/marshallbennett1852.shtml
John Nugent, aged 27, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Taymouth Castle" ^[3]CITATION[CLOSE]
South Australian Register Thursday 4th May 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Taymouth Castle 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/taymouthcastle1854.shtml.
Mary Nugent, a nurse maid, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "John Bunyan" ^[4]CITATION[CLOSE]
South Australian Register Wednesday 24th May 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) John Bunyan 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/johnbunyan1854.shtml
Margaret Nugent, aged 25, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "James Fernie" ^[5]CITATION[CLOSE]
South Australian Register Friday 17th November 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) James Fernie 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/jamesfernie1854.shtml
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Nugent Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

James Nugent, aged 26, a carpenter, who arrived in Nelson aboard the ship "New Zealand" in 1842
Elizabeth Nugent, aged 21, who arrived in Nelson aboard the ship "New Zealand" in 1842
Michael Nugent, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Queen of Beauty" in 1863
John Nugent, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rob Roy" in 1865
Margaret Nugent, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Asterope" in 1867
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Nugent (post 1700)

James Edward "Jim" Nugent (1922-2016), American politician, Texas Railroad Commissioner (1979-1995)
Theodore "Ted" Nugent (b. 1948), American rock guitarist, known for his songs "Stranglehold", "Cat Scratch Fever", "Wango Tango", and "Great White Buffalo"
Lieutenant-General Richard Emmel Nugent (1902-1979), American Acting Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, Office of the Director of Personnel, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. (1950) ^[6]CITATION[CLOSE]
Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2014, March 26) Richard Nugent. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Nugent/Richard_Emmel/USA.html
John Frost Nugent (1868-1931), American politician, United States Senator from Idaho
Elliott "John" Nugent (1899-1980), American actor, director and playwright
Daniel Nugent, American Democrat politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1952 ^[7]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, May 18) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
D. O. Nugent, American Democrat politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Washington, 1928 ^[7]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, May 18) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Cynthia Nugent, American Democrat politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2000 (alternate), 2008 ^[7]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, May 18) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Cornelius J. Nugent, American Democrat politician,Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1936, 1940; Chair of Onondaga County Democratic Party, 1939-40; Postmaster at Syracuse, New York, 1941-46 ^[7]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, May 18) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Charles P. Nugent (b. 1906), American Democrat politician, Candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Michigan, 1936 (15th District), 1942 (17th District); Member of Michigan Democratic State Central Committee, 1940-44 ^[7]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, May 18) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
... (Another 31 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Nugent Historic Events

Empress of Ireland

Mr. William James Christopher Nugent, British Bedroom Steward from United Kingdom who worked aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking on May 29th 1914 ^[8]CITATION[CLOSE]
Commemoration Empress of Ireland 2014. (Retrieved 2014, June 17) . Retrieved from http://www.empress2014.ca/seclangen/listepsc1.html

HMAS Sydney II

Mr. Cyril James Nugent (1920-1941), Australian Stoker from Warragul, Victoria, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II on the 19th November 1941 and died during the sinking ^[9]CITATION[CLOSE]
HMAS Sydney II, Finding Sydney Foundation - Roll of Honour. (Retrieved 2014, April 24) . Retrieved from http://www.findingsydney.com/roll.asp

HMS Hood

Mr. William J Nugent (b. 1919), English Stoker 1st Class serving for the Royal Navy from Birmingham, England, who sailed into battle on the HMS Hood and died on 24th May 1941 in the sinking ^[10]CITATION[CLOSE]
H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm

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Citations

^ State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The ORATOR 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Orator.htm
^ South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) MARSHALL BENNETT 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/marshallbennett1852.shtml
^ South Australian Register Thursday 4th May 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Taymouth Castle 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/taymouthcastle1854.shtml.
^ South Australian Register Wednesday 24th May 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) John Bunyan 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/johnbunyan1854.shtml
^ South Australian Register Friday 17th November 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) James Fernie 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/jamesfernie1854.shtml
^ Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2014, March 26) Richard Nugent. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Nugent/Richard_Emmel/USA.html
^ The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, May 18) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
^ Commemoration Empress of Ireland 2014. (Retrieved 2014, June 17) . Retrieved from http://www.empress2014.ca/seclangen/listepsc1.html
^ HMAS Sydney II, Finding Sydney Foundation - Roll of Honour. (Retrieved 2014, April 24) . Retrieved from http://www.findingsydney.com/roll.asp
^ H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm

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