Stannus History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Stannus

What does the name Stannus mean?

The annals of Scottish history reveal that Stannus was first used as a name by ancestors of the Pictish tribe of ancient Scotland. The Stannus family lived in the old barony of Stenhouse, which was in the parish of Larbert in the county of Stirling.

Early Origins of the Stannus family

The surname Stannus was first found in Stirlingshire, where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Early History of the Stannus family

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Stannus Spelling Variations

Before the first dictionaries appeared in the last few hundred years, scribes spelled according to sound. spelling variations are common among Scottish names. Stannus has been spelled Stenhouse, Stanhouse and others.

Early Notables of the Stannus family

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Migration of the Stannus family

In those unstable times, many had no choice but to leave their beloved homelands. Sickness and poverty hounded travelers to North America, but those who made it were welcomed with land and opportunity. These settlers gave the young nations of Canada and the United States a strong backbone as they stood up for their beliefs as United Empire Loyalists and in the American War of Independence. In this century, the ancestors of these brave Scots have begun to recover their illustrious heritage through Clan societies and other heritage organizations. Early passenger and immigration lists reveal many Scottish settlers bearing the name Stannus: C. Stenhouse settled in Philadelphia in 1740.

Contemporary Notables of the name Stannus (post 1700) +

Sir Ephraim Gerrish Stannus (1784-1850), Irish Major-General, second son of Ephraim Stannus of Comus, co. Tyrone

The Stannus 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 fidelis
Motto Translation: Brave and faithful.