Tangley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Tangley

What does the name Tangley mean?

The surname Tangley comes from the Irish Gaelic "O Teangna" and refers to a "descendant of Teangana." This personal name is an Old Breton name composed of the element "tan" meaning "fire" and "ci" meaning "dog," and was born by a sixth century Christian saint.

Early Origins of the Tangley family

The surname Tangley was first found in County Kerry (Irish:Ciarraí) part of the former County Desmond (14th-17th centuries), located in Southwestern Ireland, in Munster province.

Early History of the Tangley family

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Tangley Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tangney, O'Tangney, Tagney, Tangley and others.

Early Notables of the Tangley family

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Tangley migration to the United States +

Tangley Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Michael Tangley, who was naturalized in Philadelphia in 1802

The Tangley 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: Si Deus quis contra?
Motto Translation: If God be with us who can be against us?.