Reeks History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Reeks familyThe surname Reeks was first found in Aberdeenshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain), a historic county, and present day Council Area of Aberdeen, located in the Grampian region of northeastern Scotland, where they held a family seat in their territories. The Pictish influence on Scottish history diminished after Kenneth Macalpine became King of all Scotland. But those east coast families still played an important role in government and were more accessible to Government than their western highland counterparts. Allegiances were important to Scottish middle age survival. They held a family seat at the lands of Reikie near Alford in Aberdeen. 1 The following entry is most interesting: "a person of this name in a letter to the "Weekly Scotsman" of Edinburgh some years ago said that in his family Bible under 1731 this name is spelled Rikie; and he adds that he had access to records as far back as 1460 in which the name is spelled Riki and Rikie." 2 Early History of the Reeks familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reeks research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1552, 1567 and 1745 are included under the topic Early Reeks History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Reeks Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Reekie, Reikie, Rikie, Reky and others. Early Notables of the Reeks familyMore information is included under the topic Early Reeks Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Reeks Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Reeks Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Reeks Settlers in Australia 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: Reviresco Motto Translation: I flourish again.
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