Guinane History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The clans of the ancient Scottish Pictish tribe were the ancestors of the first person to use the name Guinane. It was name for a personal name Conan, which means little hound. The name could also be a local name from the land of Conan in Kincardinshire. In this situation, the name would have been a topographic or local surname, which was given to a family who held a barony or lands, had houses, manors or estates in that area.

Early Origins of the Guinane family

The surname Guinane was first found in Kincardineshire (Gaelic: A' Mhaoirne), a former county on the northeast coast of the Grampian region of Scotland, and part of the Aberdeenshire Council Area since 1996, where Adam filius Conani was probably the first recording of the name in 1292. A few years later, Conan of Balquhidder rendered homage to King Edward I of England on his brief conquest of Scotland in 1296.

Early History of the Guinane family

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Guinane Spelling Variations

Scribes in the Middle Ages did not have access to a set of spelling rules. They spelled according to sound, the result was a great number of spelling variations. In various documents, Guinane has been spelled Conan, Conane, Conad, Connan, Connant, Conant and others.

Early Notables of the Guinane family

Notable amongst the Clan at this time was Sir Arthur Conant; and Rev. John Conant D.D. (1608-1694), an English clergyman, theologian, and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. He was the "son of Robert and Elizabeth...
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Migration of the Guinane family to Ireland

Some of the Guinane family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Guinane migration to the United States +

The cruelties suffered under the new government forced many to leave their ancient homeland for the freedom of the North American colonies. Those who arrived safely found land, freedom, and opportunity for the taking. These hardy settlers gave their strength and perseverance to the young nations that would become the United States and Canada. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Guinane:

Guinane Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

James Guinane, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Kildimo, Kimerick, Ireland, in 1906
Michael Guinane, aged 24, who landed in America from Nenagh, Ireland, in 1907
Martin Guinane, aged 25, who settled in America from Hiltormmally, Ireland, in 1908
Delia Guinane, aged 23, who immigrated to America from Carrigaholt, Ireland, in 1910
Maurice Guinane, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Ireland, Limerick, in 1911
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Guinane migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Guinane Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Helen Guinane, aged 25, who immigrated to Toronto, Canada, in 1924

Contemporary Notables of the name Guinane (post 1700) +

Patrick "Paddy" Guinane (1939-2019), Australian rules football player who played in the VFL between 1958 and 1968 for the Richmond Football Club
Thomas Joseph Guinane (1896-1967), Sergeant in the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, recipient of the Military Medal