Valatin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

• Origins Available:
• England
• Ireland

Etymology of Valatin

The Valatin family name is linked to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from the Latin name Valentinus, which is a derivative of the word valens, which means strong or healthy. This name, which was popularized by a Roman saint who was martyred during the 3rd century, was introduced into England at the end of the 12th century.

Early Origins of the Valatin family

Early History of the Valatin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Valatin research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1424, 1593, 1627, 1628, 1629, 1652 and 1664 are included under the topic Early Valatin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Valatin Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Valatin include Valentine, Vallentine, Vallantine, Follington and others.

Early Notables of the Valatin family

Benjamin Valentine (d. 1652?), English parliamentarian, probably a native of Cheshire. "He was elected on 3 March 1627-1628 to represent the borough of St. Germans in the parliament of 1628-1629. He was in the House of Commons on 2 March 1628-1629. Valentine, with Denzil Holles, held the speaker down in his seat while Sir John...
Another 55 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Valatin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Valatin family to Ireland

Some of the Valatin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Valatin family

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Valatin were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: Mary Valentine settled in New England in 1750; with her husband Jacob; Margaret Valentine settled in west New Jersey in 1771 with her husband Thomas; Matthew Valentine settled in Philadelphia in 1880.