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Ross
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In the ancient Celtic tongue, a ros was a promontory, such as the fertile land between the Cromarty and Dornoch Firths. Those who bore the name rose to be Earls of Ross, and it is believed that the first Earl, Malcolm, who lived in the early twelfth century, allied his family to O’Beolan of the great Irish royal house of Tara, by the marriage of his daughter. The clan was sometimes also referred t.....
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Heraldry Database: Brown
Brown
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Surname: Brown
Branch: Brown
Origins: British
More Info: England
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Background: Old Norse - Brunn, but was not common after the conquest. Old English - Brun - of hair or complexion.
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 Motto: Accipe quantum vis, Take as much as you wish. 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: Brown, Browne, Broun, Broune, Bron.
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.
English Surnames; C.M. Matthews - 1966.
A Dictionary of English Surnames; P.H. Reaney - 1958.
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