Room History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Room familyThe surname Room was first found in Dumfriesshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Dhùn Phris), a Southern area, bordering on England that today forms part of the Dumfries and Galloway Council Area, where they held a family seat some say from about the 12th century. Seated at Gretna, they early became friends and allies of the great Clan Johnston and later as the numbers of the Clan diminished they held under them for protection. Nevertheless, the Roomes were a Clan in their own right and had a Chief. They were registered in Scottish Parliament as a clan in 1597 and responsible for the defense of Annandale, against the English. Early History of the Room familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Room research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1603, 1638, 1770 and 1780 are included under the topic Early Room History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Room Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Rome, Room, Rooms, Roome, Roomes and others. Early Notables of the Room familyMore information is included under the topic Early Room Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Room RankingIn the United States, the name Room is the 16,382nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Room Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
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: Pungit sed placit Motto Translation: It is painful, but pleasing
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