Slowan Name Origin and Family Crest

Long before computers fixed spellings, Slowan and Sloan were used side by side.

Taken at its root, Slowan points to “Descendant of Sluaghán (army)”. Slowan is listed among the recognised spellings of Sloan. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include Slown, Sloane and Slone.

Family crest and blazon

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Sloan surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Slowan family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.