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Jan 1, 1000
Blevins Crest, Origin, and Earliest Recording
The Blevins surname originated in Wales, coming from the personal name Blethyn, The first recording of the name was found in the region around Denbighshire, where Meredith Ap Blethyn was the prince of Wales in the eleventh century. The motto for the Blevins family crest could not be found. -
Jan 1, 1100
Spelling Variations
There are not many Welsh surnames. However, the ones that do exist usually have many spelling variations. The spelling variations for Blevins include: Blevin, Blevyn, Ap Blethyn, Ap Plethyn, Plethen, Blethin, Blethen, and many more. -
Jan 1, 1200
Color and Symbol Analysis
The stars represent nobility, while the cross, or hummet, represents the unity of heaven and earth. Red is the symbol of a warrior with great military strength.
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Arrival in America
The first recorded settler in America with the surname "Blevins" was John Blevins. He immigrated to Allegany County, Pennsylvania in 1856. -
New Crest Design and New Motto
The motto for the new Blevins crest that I have created is "Glory by Honor", because I believe that true glory can be obtained through honor and loyalty to oneself and others. I chose the eagle because it is the protector. It symbolizes a person of action, noble nature, power, and strength. I consider myself a protector of my friends and my husband. I love them dearly and do everything that I can for them. -
Color and Symbol Analysis
I chose blue, green, and gold as my crest colors. The blue represents strength, which I try to apply to my daily life by being unafraid to endure hardships and make sacrifices for my best friends and my husband, Green represents hope and loyalty in love, I believe in hope and love. Those are the things that give me the strength I need. Thirdly, gold is the symbol of generosity. I strive to be a more generous person and help others more often.
