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Irish Surname - Armstrong

The Irish surname Armstrong has English and Scottish origins, and is derived from the Old English words "strang" and "arm" meaning "strong" and "army" respectively.

Famous People with surname Armstrong

Louis Armstrong an American jazz trumpeter and singer.

Neil Armstrong the American astronaut who was the first person to walk on the moon.

Bessie Armstrong, a British actress known for her work in film and television.

Karen Armstrong, a British author and scholar of religion.

John Armstrong, an American writer and critic known for his work on contemporary art.

Variations of the surname Armstrong

Armestrong, Armstronge

Armstrong Coat of Arms

The Armstrong coat of arms features a shield divided into four quarters. The top left and bottom right quarters feature a red background with a gold lion rampant, while the top right and bottom left quarters feature a silver background with a black saltire (diagonal cross). The crest is a right arm in armor holding a broken lance. /p>

Armstrong Motto

The Armstrong motto is "Invictus maneo" meaning "I remain unvanquished".<

Please Note

There is often limited information available on a specific coat of arms and motto for an Irish surname. Sometimes there are many variations, sometimes none, we have compiled a representative, but by no means exhaustive, selection. Please visit our Coat of Arms and Motto page for more information.

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