The Dwan Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.
The origin of the name Dwan
Dwan (along with its historic variants Dwan and Dwane) is an ancient Gaelic Irish surname derived from Ó Dubháin, stemming from dubh, meaning "black" or "dark-complexioned." The principal sept held ancient territories across Munster (particularly in County Tipperary and County Waterford) as well as Connacht, serving as clan chieftains, scholars, and landholders. As Gaelic names were recorded in English registers, Ó Dubháin developed into the parallel Anglicised spellings Dwan, Dwan, and Dwane, all representing branches of the same proud ancestral clan.
The symbolism of the Dwan coat of arms
Visually complex and protective, this coat of arms features an argent / silver or white field charged with black ermine spots, set beneath two silver crescent moons in chief and a walking grey wolf or hound in base. In classical heraldry, the silver field with ermine spots symbolises high judicial purity and noble heritage, while the silver crescents denote enlightenment, hope, and ancestral renewal. The central wolf represents fierce bravery, loyalty, and unyielding vigilance over clan lands. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a fox's head erased in red and white. Recorded in historic Irish armorial archives.
Historical figures
Giolla Na Naomh Ó Dubháin (14th Century): Medieval Gaelic scholar and scribe recorded in early Irish annals.
Finola Ó Dubháin (16th Century): Munster noblewoman recorded in regional Gaelic land inquisitions.
William John Dwan (1780–1865): Irish-born lawyer and politician who served as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.
Product details
- Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Lightweight & acrylite front protector
- Hanging hardware included
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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