Talun History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Talun

The Anglo-Norman invaders imported their own naming principles which supplemented the pre-existing system of hereditary surnames that the Irish had already developed. One of the most common types of surnames for both cultures at this time was the patronymic surname, which was formed from the name of the bearer's father, or another older relative. Like the Irish, the Strongbownians used prefixes to build patronymic names, and although the Gaelic prefixes of "Mac" and "O" were occasionally adopted, the Anglo-Normans also used the prefix Fitz-, which was derived from the French word fils, and ultimately from the Latin filius, which both mean son. This prefix probably originated in Flanders or Normandy, but it is now found only in Ireland. Another way of forming patronymic names was through the addition of a diminutive suffix to the given name, such as -ot, -et, -un, -in, or -el. Occasionally, two suffixes were combined to form a double diminutive, as in the combinations of -el-in, -el-ot, -in-ot, and -et-in. The surname Talun is derived from a Germanic personal name derived from the element tal, which means destroy. The name Talun was also applied as a nickname to someone who was a fast runner or had a deformed heel. In this case, the surname Talun is derived from the Old French word talon, which means heel, and is derived from the Lain word talus. The Gaelic form of the surname Talun is Talún.

Early Origins of the Talun family

Early History of the Talun family

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Talun Spelling Variations

A single person's name was often spelt simply as it sounded by medieval scribes and church officials. An investigation into the specific origins the name Talun has revealed that such a practice has resulted in many spelling variations over the years. A few of its variants include: Tallon, Talon, Talun, Tallun, Tallan, Talan and others.

Early Notables of the Talun family

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Migration of the Talun family

Ireland experienced a dramatic decrease in its population during the 19th century. This was in a great measure, a response to England's imperialistic policies. Hunger and disease took the lives of many Irish people and many more chose to leave their homeland to escape the horrific conditions. North America with its promise of work, freedom, and land was an extremely popular destination for Irish families. For those families that survived the journey, all three of these things were often attained through much hard work and perseverance. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Talun: Patrick Tallin, who sailed to Virginia in 1652; Henry Tallon, moved to Allegheny County in 1843; James Augustine Tallon sailed to Nova Scotia in 1829.