| ![Show Contents]() Lannin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Ireland
Etymology of LanninWhat does the name Lannin mean? There are many Irish surnames being used today in forms that are quite different than their original, ancient forms. Lannin originally appeared in Gaelic as Ó Leannain, which is possibly derived from the word leann, which denotes a cloak. Another possible derivation is from the word leanan, which means paramour. Early Origins of the Lannin familyThe surname Lannin was first found in County Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Lannin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lannin research. Another 49 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lannin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lannin Spelling VariationsBefore widespread literacy came to Ireland, a name was often recorded under several different variations during the life of its bearer. Accordingly, numerous spelling variations were revealed in the search for the origin of the name Lannin family name. Variations found include Lennon, Lannin, Lannon, Linnane, O'Lennon, Lennane, Leonard, MacAlinion, O'Lennan and many more. Early Notables of the Lannin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lannin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Lannin migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name Lannin:
Lannin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- James Lannin, aged 26, from Middlesex, who arrived in New England in 1635 aboard the ship "Planter" 1
Lannin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- H Fred Lannin, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1752 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Lannin (post 1700) | + |
- Joseph John Lannin (1866-1928), Canadian-born, American baseball entrepreneur; sole owner of the Boston Red Sox in 1914 when he purchased the rights to bring Babe Ruth to Boston resulting in his team winning the World Series in 1915 and 1916
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: Prisco stirpe hibernico
Motto Translation: Of an ancient Irish stock
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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