| ![Show Contents]() McNett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
 Scotland Ireland Early Origins of the McNett familyThe surname McNett was first found in Kirkcudbright, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the McNett familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McNett research. Another 60 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1890 is included under the topic Early McNett History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McNett Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: MacKnight, MacKnyght, MacNaught, MacNaight, MacKnaught, MacKnaight, MacNight and many more. Early Notables of the McNett familyMore information is included under the topic Early McNett Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McNett RankingIn the United States, the name McNett is the 13,219th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1  Migration of the McNett family to Ireland
Some of the McNett family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 68 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| McNett migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: McNett Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- William McNett, aged 25, who arrived in New York in 1923 from Bluefields, Nicaragua 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name McNett (post 1700) | + |
- H. I. McNett, American eponym of McNett Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1878
- Mark McNett, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Hawaii 2nd District, 2002, 2003
- Andrew J. McNett, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 34th District, 1892
- Andrew J. McNett, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Erie County 2nd District, 1858
- Alice McNett, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 1952
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: Nil durum volenti
Motto Translation: Nothing is difficult for the willing.
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McNett migration to the United States 
