What does it mean to be a Russell?
As many know, most European families (not all, but most) have a coat of arms, a crest, a motto, all that good stuff. So, I decided to look a bit into what being a Russell means. And maybe I'll do the same for Hatches, because I am a Hatch too.
The last name Russell is Scottish and means "Red-headed" and derives from the Norman name of Roussel. The Russells are a well-respected Highland Scot clan, complete with Scottish crest and tartan:
The motto on the crest "virtus sine macula" means "Virtue without blemish."
As Scotland incorporated more and more into England, the Russells became nobility in that world as well, and were thus presented with a coat of arms:
And yes, the motto written on that one is "che sara sara." You've got to admit, that's pretty gosh-darn cool. It really does mean "Whatever will be, will be."
And in honor of that:
The last name Russell is Scottish and means "Red-headed" and derives from the Norman name of Roussel. The Russells are a well-respected Highland Scot clan, complete with Scottish crest and tartan:
The motto on the crest "virtus sine macula" means "Virtue without blemish."
As Scotland incorporated more and more into England, the Russells became nobility in that world as well, and were thus presented with a coat of arms:
And yes, the motto written on that one is "che sara sara." You've got to admit, that's pretty gosh-darn cool. It really does mean "Whatever will be, will be."And in honor of that:
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