The Daniel Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name Daniel
Daniel (and its patronymic variant Daniels, meaning "son of Daniel") is an ancient surname derived from the Hebrew personal name Daniel ("God is my judge"). Widely adopted across Western Europe following the 12th-century Crusades, the name took firm root in England, Wales, and Ireland. Families holding these names established influential manorial seats in Cheshire, Somerset, and Ulster, recorded in early administrative rolls such as the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Gloucestershire (Roger Daniel).
The symbolism of the Daniel coat of arms
Striking and geometrically refined, the Daniel coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with five black lozenges (diamonds) arranged vertically in a central column (in pale). In classical heraldry, the argent / silver or white shield denotes peace and sincerity, while the black lozenges symbolise wisdom, constancy, and structural strength under trial. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a silver unicorn's head erased. Below, the motto scroll displays Nec timeo nec sperno, translating to "I neither fear nor despise." Catalogued in Burke's General Armory (1884).
Historical figures
Samuel Daniel (1562–1619): Celebrated Elizabethan poet, dramatist, and historian who served as Poet Laureate.
John Daniel (c. 1564–c. 1626): English Renaissance lutenist and composer to the royal court.
Gabriel Daniel (1649–1728): French Jesuit scholar and author of landmark historical works.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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