Vaw History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland
Ireland
England

Etymology of Vaw

What does the name Vaw mean?

The name Vaw was carried to England in the enormous movement of people that followed the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Vaw family lived in East Lothian, Scotland. Their name, however, is a reference to Vaux or Vallibus, Normandy, the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

Early Origins of the Vaw family

The surname Vaw was first found in East Lothian, where they were directly descended from the great baronial family of De Vaux, or De Vallibus, and still had a castle of this name in Normandy until the year 1080. They possessed Dalston and Gilliesland in Cumberland, and the barony of Dirletoun in East Lothian.

Early History of the Vaw family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vaw research. Another 170 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1244, 1255, 1306, 1437, 1490, 1515, 1516, 1538 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Vaw History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Vaw Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vance, Vans, Vaux, de Vallibus and others.

Early Notables of the Vaw family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was John Vaus or Vascus (1490?-1538?), Scottish Latinist, the earliest Scottish writer on grammar, born in Aberdeen. "He appears to have studied at Paris, and to have returned to his...
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Migration of the Vaw family to Ireland

Some of the Vaw family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 57 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 Vaw family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Vance, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1820 with his children; William Vance settled in Wilmington, N.C. in 1804; Gilbert Vance settled in New Orleans in 1822.

The Vaw 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: Be faithful