Keaveney History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Keaveney comes from the original Irish Gaelic name Ó Geibheannaigh or Mac Geibheannaigh. 1 Early Origins of the Keaveney familyThe surname Keaveney was first found in County Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, which is the principal homeland of the sept O Geibheannaigh. The O Geibheannaigh sept belonged to the Ui Maine (Hy Many) and descended from Geibheannach, the son of a Hy Many chief slain in 971. There was also a County Fermanagh sept called Mac Geibheannaigh mentioned in the Annals of Loch Ce in 1308. Early History of the Keaveney familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Keaveney research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1590 and 1599 are included under the topic Early Keaveney History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Keaveney Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Keaveney, Keveney, Kevany, Geaveny, Geaney, Geane, Gaine, Gainey, O'Keaveney, O'Geaney and many more. Early Notables of the Keaveney familyNotable amongst the family name at this time was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Keaveney Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Turris fortis mihi Deus Motto Translation: God is a tower of strength to me.
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