Lilburn family

Lilburn
The Lilburn coat of arms: a cendree (or sable) field, with three bougets argent.
CountryKingdom of England, United Kingdom
Place of originLilburn, Northumberland
MottoVis Viri Fragilis

The Lilburns are a family originating in Northumberland, United Kingdom, and were members of the country's lesser gentry throughout the Late Middle Ages up until the 17th century. The family name Lilburn (variations include Lilburne, Lilleburne and Lilburne) derives from the original home and holdings of the family in and around West Lilburn, Northumberland, forfeited to the Lilburns from the barony of Wark by Robert de Ros in 1297 after revolting to the Scots, and the and nearby river, Lill burn (or Lilburn Burn).

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