Lewis Family Crest
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Colors on the Lewis family crest explained
Argent (silver) - signifies the sincere and peaceful nature of Lewis family members.
Sable (black) - symbolizes constancy and the enduring nature of this family.
Gules (red) - symbolizes martyrdom and historic military strength when called upon.
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  Symbols on the Lewis family crest explained
The white lion - represents ferociousness, bravery and valour, one of the most desirable family crest symbols.
This is a symbol of the early Lewis family members fearsome reputation in battle.
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Origins of the Lewis family name
The Lewis name is thought to be of Welsh origin, it stems from the word llwn which means leader.
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The earliest known use of the name was in the 12th century, when it was used as a given name by a Welshman named Lewys ap Iorwerth.
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It is also thought that the name may be related to the Old English word lew, which means "lion."
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Summary of the Lewis family and the Lewis family crest
- The Lewis family name is derived from the personal name Lewis.
- The Lewis family name is thought to be of Welsh origin.
- The Lewis family name was first found in Carmarthenshire, where they were Lords of the manor of Llangunllo.
- The Lewis family name is also associated with the surnames Lloyd and Lewes.
- The Lewis family name is found in many differentspellings including Lewes, Lewis, Lois, Lowis, and Lowes.
- The Lewis family name was first commonly found in England, but the name is also still found in Wales, Scotland, and Ireland.
- The Lewis family name is also associated with a number of places including Lewes in Sussex, England, and Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
- The Lewis family name is also the name of a river in Wales, the River Llynfi and a mountain in Wales, Carnedd Llewelyn.
- The Lewis surname in America can be traced back to the early 1600s.Â
- When arriving in America, the first Lewis family settled in Massachusetts. Since then, the Lewis surname has been found in many different parts of the United States
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