The Surname of Lynn
The Surname of Lynn first developed in the 12th and 13th centuries, during the period most British Isles surnames were formed. At this time in history, a rapidly advancing society, combined with a stronger, more centralized government, necessitated a more advanced nomenclature, or system of names, to reliably distinguish one individual from another. The surname Lynn is a topographic or place name, derived from any of the places so named throughout the British Isles, but most famously King's Lynn in Norfolk, an important center of the Medieval wool trade. The word derived from the Old Welsh "Llyn", meaning "lake".
The Blazon of the family arms of Lynn: Gules, a demi lion rampant Argent, a border Sable bezantee.
- Brodure (a border) is frequently used as a mark of distinction between relatives bearing the same sames, an augmentation of honor. Sable (black) denotes repentance and vengeance.
- Bezant is a gold coin. The currency of Byzantium (Constantinople). Denotes service in the Crusades, where they were used to buy the freedom of captured Christians.
- Lion is a symbol of courage, majesty and generosity. One of the most ancient and frequently used symbols. Argent (silver or white) denotes serenity and nobility.
- Gules (red) represents fortitude and creative power.