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Morrison
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The Chlann Mhic-Ghille-Mhuire, meaning "Devotee of St. Mary" or Morrison clan is said to be Scandinavian in origin, supposedlydescending from the natural son of the King of Norway who wasshipwrecked of the shores of Lewis. This is the Morrison clanwhereas the Morrisons of the Central Highlands, "sons of Maurice",and the Morrisons who descend from the O'Muirgheasain bards fromIreland who settled in.....
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Heraldry Database: Horst
Horst
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Surname: Horst
Branch: Horst
Origins: German
More Info: Germany
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Background: Horst is a Germanic word meaning "eagle's nest" (in modern German) and "man from the forest" (in Old High German). The family name Means "wood, thicket" in German. Alternatively, it may derive from the Germanic element hros or hors meaning "horse".
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 Motto: Efflorescent, The sun shines. View the Heraldry Dictionary for help.
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Name Variations: Horst, Horste, Horstt, Horsst, Horrst, Hoorst, Hoorste, Horstes, Horsts, van Horst.
References:One or more of the following publications has been referenced for this article.The General Armory; Sir Bernard Burke - 1842.
A Handbook of Mottoes; C.N. Elvin - 1860.
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