The Morin 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 Morin
Morin is an ancient Gaelic Irish (Ó Móráin / Morin) and French noble surname of dual heritage. In Ireland, Morin represents an early Anglicised variant of the Mayo and Galway Ó Móráin sept, sharing identical armorial bearings with Moran. In France, the House of Morin held distinguished manorial seats across Normandy, Brittany, and Île-de-France, with early pioneers carrying the name to Quebec and New France in the 17th century.
The symbolism of the Morin coat of arms
Sharing the historical armorial bearings of the ancient Ó Móráin lineage, the Morin coat of arms features a black shield charged with three golden five-pointed stars (mullets: two in chief, one in base). In classical heraldry, the black shield symbolises deep wisdom, dignity, and constancy under trial, while the three golden stars denote divine guidance, high intellect, and noble family alignment across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a golden star set above a coronet, representing high aspiration and heavenly protection. Below, the motto scroll displays Lucent in tenebris, translating to "They shine in darkness." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in European and Irish armorial rolls and catalogued in J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Marie Morin (1649–1730): French-Canadian nun, historian, and first North American-born female author.
Jean-Baptiste Morin (1583–1656): Famed French mathematician, astrologer, and astronomer.
General Augustin Morin (18th Century): Prominent military officer and statesman.
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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