Allen Family Crest
Â

Meaning of the colors on the Allen family crest
Â
Gules (red) - symbolizes martyrdom and the historic military strength of the Allen family when called upon
Or (Gold) - represents the family's strong reputation for being generous.
Argent (silver) - represents the Allen family reputation for sincerity and peace since early times.
Â
Â
Â
 Meaning of the symbols on the Allen family crestÂ
The three oak leaves - are a connection to the religious beliefs of early family members and symbolizes faith and endurance.
Â
The fesse (strip across the shield), is an ancient symbol and represents one who upholds good concscience, honour and religion against evil forces.
Â
Click to purchase this family crest or browse other family crest offers.
Â
Origins of the Allen family name
Like many names emerging from the British Isles in medieval times, Allen has origins in Ireland, Scotland and England.Â
Â
In Scotland, the name is derived from the Gaelic name "Ailin", which meant "little rock" or 'Aluinn' which means 'handsome'.Â
Â
In Ireland, the name is derived from the Old Irish name "Aillin", which meant "noble".
Â
The name was first used in England in the 11th century. It is believed that the name spelled with an 'e'Â was brought to England by the Normans.
Â
Â
For a more detailed history, see our crest & history products
Â
Summary of the Allen family and the Allen family crest
- The first recorded use of the name Allen in England was in the Domesday Book of 1086.
- The name Allen is also common in Scotland, where it is derived from the Gaelic word meaning "handsome".
- The first recorded use of the name in Ireland was in the year 1172, when one Alanus de Athol was recorded as holding lands in County Meath.
- The name Allen has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
- The Allen family name in America can be traced back to the early 1600s, when a man named Edward Allen arrived in the colony of Massachusetts.
- Allen is thought to have been born in England in 1585, and he emigrated to America with his wife and children in 1635.
- The Allens were among the earliest settlers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and they quickly established themselves as a leading family in the colony.
- Edward Allen served as a magistrate and a member of the colonial legislature, and his sons followed in his footsteps, becoming prominent political and military leaders in early America.
- The Allen family name has been associated with American history ever since, and today there are thousands of Americans bearing the Allen surname.
- The city of Allentown in Pennsylvania is named for William Allen, a Colonial-era landowner.
- There are numerous Allen Street names in cities across the United States.
- The Allens Creek in New York is named for early settler John Allen.
- The Allen County in Indiana was named for William Allen, a United States Senator from Ohio.
Shop our bestsellers
-
Research + Family Crest Print
Regular price From $24.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per$29.00 USDSale price From $24.00 USDSale -
Research + Family Crest Digital File Pack
Regular price $33.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per$39.00 USDSale price $33.00 USDSale -
Research + Crest & History Print
Regular price From $49.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per$60.00 USDSale price From $49.00 USDSale -
Research + Family Crest Plaque
Regular price $159.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per$199.00 USDSale price $159.00 USDSale