O'Losty History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of O'Losty

What does the name O'Losty mean?

The surname O'Losty comes from the Irish Gaelic "O Loiste." The name was sometimes anglicized as Lastly, which sometimes was corrupted to Leslie.

Early Origins of the O'Losty family

The surname O'Losty was first found in County Donegal (Irish: Dún na nGall), northwest Ireland in the province of Ulster, sometimes referred to as County Tyrconnel, where the Annals of Loch Ce mention the death of John O'Loisde, the abbot of Assaroe, in 1502.

Early History of the O'Losty family

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O'Losty Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Losty, Lasty, Lusty, Lastly, Leslie, O'Losty and others.

Early Notables of the O'Losty family

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Migration of the O'Losty family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James and Patrick Lasty, who immigrated to New York in 1846; and Edward Losty, who did the same in 1849. In 1851; Leon Lusty arrived in New Orleans, and Michael and Christina Losty in New York. Catherine Losty landed in New York in 1853.

The O'Losty 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: Suivez moi
Motto Translation: Follow me.