Minis History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe old Scottish-Dalriadan name Minis is derived from the personal name Naos, which is a dialectal form of Aonghus or Angus. The Gaelic form of the name is Mac Neis, which is derived from the earlier form Mac Naois; both of these mean son of Angus. Thus, the name Minis is a cognate of MacAngus and MacInnes. Early Origins of the Minis familyThe surname Minis was first found in Perthshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt) former county in the present day Council Area of Perth and Kinross, located in central Scotland, 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 Minis familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Minis research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1522 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Minis History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Minis Spelling VariationsTranslation in medieval times was an undeveloped science and was often carried out without due care. For this reason, many early Scottish names appeared radically altered when written in English. The spelling variations of Minis include MacNeish, MacNeice, MacNish, MacNess, MacKness, MacNeece and many more. Early Notables of the Minis familyMore information is included under the topic Early Minis Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Minis family to IrelandSome of the Minis family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
These settlers arrived in North America at a time when the east was burgeoning with prosperous colonies and the expanses of the west were just being opened up. The American War of Independence was also imminent. Some Scots stayed to fight for a new country, while others who remained loyal went north as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of them went on to rediscover their heritage in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic Scottish events. The Minis were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: Minis Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Minis 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: Animo non astutia Motto Translation: By courage, not by craft.
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