| ![Show Contents]() McGrayne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland The name McGrayne was first used in the ancient Scottish kingdom of Dalriada. It indicates that the first bearer lived on the island of Jura in the Inner Hebrides. The name is derived from Gaelic Mac Crain. 1 Early Origins of the McGrayne familyThe surname McGrayne was first found in the islands of Jura and Islay, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the McGrayne familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McGrayne research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1625, 1649, 1856 and 1890 are included under the topic Early McGrayne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McGrayne Spelling VariationsMedieval spelling was at best an intuitive process, and translation between Gaelic and English was no more effective. These factors caused an enormous number of spelling variations in Dalriadan names. In fact, it was not uncommon to see a father and son who spelled their name differently. Over the years, McGrayne has been spelled MacCraney, Craney, Crainey, MacCrain, McCranie, MacCranny, MacCranne, MacCranney, MacCrayne and many more. Early Notables of the McGrayne familyMore information is included under the topic Early McGrayne Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the McGrayne family to Ireland
Some of the McGrayne family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 69 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Many of the ancestors of Dalriadan families who arrived in North America still live in communities along the east coast of Canada and the United States. In the American War of Independence many of the original settlers traveled north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries the ancestors of many Scots began recovering their collective national heritage through Clan societies, highland games, and other patriotic events. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name McGrayne or a variant listed above:
McGrayne Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Kate McGrayne, aged 16, originally from Ballymahon, Ireland, who arrived in New York in 1902 aboard the ship "Lucania" from Liverpool, England 2
- James McGrayne, aged 32, originally from Ballymaher, Ireland, who arrived in New York in 1906 aboard the ship "Majestic (1890)" from Queenstown, Ireland 2
- Donald McGrayne, aged 22, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Pastores" from New York 2
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: Amor proximi
Motto Translation: The love of our neighbor.
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McGrayne migration to the United States 
