MacMicking History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe MacMicking surname is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Miadhachàin, a patronymic name meaning son of Miadhachàin, the root word of which is "miadhach," meaning "honourable." Early Origins of the MacMicking familyThe surname MacMicking was first found in Galloway, and in Ayrshire. Early History of the MacMicking familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacMicking research. Another 171 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1185, 1300, 1426, 1513, 1540, 1671, 1684, 1700, 1839 and 1890 are included under the topic Early MacMicking History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. MacMicking Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Macmeekin, Mackmeeken, Macmeekin, Macmeikin, Mackmeiken, Macmeikin, Mackmeckan, Machmichan, Macmickan, Mackicken, Macmicking, Macmikan, Macmicken, Macmikin, Macmychen, Macmeecham, Mcmeekin, Mckmeeken, Mcmeekin, Mcmeikin, Mcmeikin, Mcmeckan, Mcmichan, Mcmickan, Mckicken, Mcmicking, Mcmikan, Mcmicken, Mcmikin, Mcmychen, Mcmeecham and many more. Early Notables of the MacMicking familyMore information is included under the topic Early MacMicking Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the MacMicking family to IrelandSome of the MacMicking family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the MacMicking familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alexander McMeekin, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1803; John MckMeekin, who arrived with his wife Janet Milliken in Prince Edward Island, Canada in 1836.
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: Res non verba Motto Translation: Deeds, not words. |