|
|
Search
|
 Home
|
|
Surname
|
|
First Name
|
Popular Products
|
|
Coat of Arms
|
|
Clan Badges
|
|
Books & Gifts
|
|
Celtic Jewelry
|
|
Black Shirts
|
|
CD Music
|
|
Download
|
Design Gallery
|
|
Irish
|
|
Flags
|
|
Celtic
|
|
Tartans
|
|
Scottish
|
|
Claddagh
|
|
Surnames
|
|
Highlander
|
|
Celtic Radio
|
Research
|
|
History
|
|
Country
|
|
Families
|
|
|
|
|
 Our store includes not only customized products, but select clothing items from brand name house hold names like Champion, Izod, WeatherProof, Adidas and more. For those in rural areas or that are home bound, we offer a separate clothing store containing thousands of items that can be purchased quickly with expedited service and shipping (hard to find larger sizes are available). We offer a wide selection of popular Celtic and Medieval books, Jewelry, Gifts, Accessories (such as caps and designer bags), Mouse Pads, Coat of Arms Plaques, Surname History PDF files, Bumper Stickers and Coat of Arms Downloads.
|
|
Our Heraldry Database has thousands of Family histories to search. Visit Now!
Napier
Coat of Arms
The Napiers have a long and ancient history and are descended, through the Earls of Lennox, from the Celtic royal families of Scotland and Ireland. One suggested derivation of the name is from the officer of the royal household who was in charge of linen, the ‘naperer’. However, there is no evidence to suggest that this title was much used in Scotland, and a more stirring and poetic origin fo the .....
|
|
|
Heraldry Database: Gore
Gore
|
|
Surname: Gore
Branch: Gore
Origins: Irish
More Info: Ireland
|
|
Background: Several families of this English locative name (gor, a strip of land) were prominent among the Anglo-Irish landed gentry from the seventeenth century, especially in Counties Mayo, Sligo and Clare.
|
 Motto: In hoc signo vinces, Under this sign thou shalt conquer. View the Heraldry Dictionary for help.
We are unable to locate the history for this surname. If you can provide us with this information, then please contact Arms & Badges!
Name Variations: Gore, Gare.
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.
Irish Families, Their Names, Arms & Origins; Edward MacLysaght - 1957.
The Surnames of Ireland; Edward MacLynsaght - 1957.
The Book of Irish Families Great and Small.
Discuss
|
Search
|
Sign-up for a Founders account and receive personalized
family heraldry service and much more!
Want to know more?
Click the Heart!
|
|
|
