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![Show Contents]() Cranstoom History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of CranstoomWhat does the name Cranstoom mean? Scotland with its rugged terrain and rich ancestry was the beginning of the ancient family tree of the Cranstoom family. In Scotland, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules and during the late Middle Ages, names that were derived from localities became increasingly widespread. Local names originally denoted the proprietorship of the village or estate. The Cranstoom family lived in "the lands or barony of the name in Midlothian, the 'tun of Cran or Cren.' Certain individuals of this name are mentioned in early charters but it is not now possible to establish their connection with one another. ' " 1 Early Origins of the Cranstoom familyThe surname Cranstoom was first found in Edinburghshire, a former county, now part of the Midlothian council area where Eric de Cranston witnessed a charter by William the Lion in the 12th century. An Andrew de Cragestone of Edinburghshire rendered homage to King Edward of England during his brief conquest of Scotland in 1296. It is thought that this name was actually Cranestone, as his seal bore the 'Cranstoun' crane. "Another Andrew de Cranstoun, dominus de eodem, apparently the first so styled, was dead before 1338. Thomas de Cranstoun, provost of Edinburgh, 1423. 1 Cranston a parish, in the county of Edinburgh. "The name of this place is said to be derived from an Anglo-Saxon word, signifying 'the crane's district,' and applied on account of the number of cranes that formerly resorted to the place. In the 12th century, the parish was divided into two manors called Upper and Nether Cranston, in the latter of which the church was situated. Early in the reign of William, Upper Cranston was possessed by Elfric de Cranestun, who derived his surname from the manor, and whose descendants retained the property till the time of Charles II., when William, the third lord Cranstoun, sold it to Sir John Fletcher, the king's advocate. Nether Cranston, which was the larger of the two manors, was granted by Earl Henry to Hugh Ridel, from whom it obtained the name of Cranston-Ridel, which it retained till recent times. " 2 Early History of the Cranstoom familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cranstoom research. Another 191 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1338, 1423, 1509, 1526, 1603, 1620, 1625, 1627, 1648, 1659, 1664, 1678, 1680, 1689, 1727 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Cranstoom History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cranstoom Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Cranston, Cranstoun, Cranstown and others. Early Notables of the Cranstoom familyNotable among the family at this time was William Cranstoun, 1st Lord Cranstoun (died 1627), a Scottish Lord of Parliament, known for his work in the pacification of the Anglo-Scottish border; and his son, John Cranstoun, 2nd Lord Cranstoun (died c. 1648), a Scottish Lord of Parliament; and his son, William Cranstoun, 3rd Lord Cranstoun (c. 1620-1664), a Scottish Lord of Parliament and a...
Another 63 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Cranstoom Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Cranstoom family to IrelandSome of the Cranstoom family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 59 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Cranstoom familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Bartholomew Cransten who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1860; Alexander Cranston settled in Philadelphia in 1839; James Cranston settled in Maryland in 1775.
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: Ye shall want 'ere I want
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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