Dunlop Clan Crest
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CREST: A dexter hand holding a dagger erect all Proper MOTTO: Merito TRANSLATION: Deservedly VARIATIONS: N/A |
| The Scottish Clan Dunlop has a long and rich history that dates back to the Middle Ages. The name Dunlop is believed to originate from two possible sources – “dun lub”, meaning “fort at the bend,” or “dunlapach”, meaning “muddy hill.” Regardless of its origin, the name Dunlop has become synonymous with Scottish nobility, military prowess, and industry. | |
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| The first recorded use of the name Dunlop dates back to 1260 when Dominus Willelmus de Dunlop was noted as a witness in a deed concerning the Burgh of Irvine. The family’s seat was at Dunlop, in the district of Cunningham in Ayrshire, where they continued to reside throughout the centuries. The family produced many prominent figures in the military and political spheres, including Constantyn Dunlop of that Ilk, who was summoned to Parliament as a minor baron in the late fifteenth century.
During the Peninsular War of 1808-14, James Dunlop of Dunlop commanded a brigade under Wellington and obtained the rank of major general. His eldest son became an MP for Ayr and was created a baronet in 1838, although the title became extinct in 1858. Another branch of the Dunlop family became prominent Glasgow ship-owners and merchants, with Sir Thomas Dunlop being created a baronet in 1916 and serving as Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant of Glasgow from 1914 to 1917. The Dunlop name is also associated with industry, particularly the rubber industry. In 1888, John Dunlop invented the first practical pneumatic tire, which revolutionized the tire industry and led to the establishment of the Dunlop Rubber Company. The company quickly became one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, with factories and offices across the globe. Today, the Dunlop brand is still a major player in the tire industry and has expanded to include a range of other products, including sports equipment and musical accessories. In addition to their military, political, and industrial contributions, the Clan Dunlop has also made significant cultural contributions. The family has produced many poets and writers, including William Dunlop, who wrote the poem “May Colvin” in the early nineteenth century. The Dunlop family also has a tartan, which was created in the early twentieth century and features blue, green, and black stripes on a light gray background. Today, the Dunlop name continues to be associated with Scottish heritage, strength, and ingenuity. Although the Dunlop family has produced many notable figures throughout history, the clan remains a close-knit community of individuals proud of their shared ancestry and traditions. |
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