| ![Show Contents]() Skirving History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Early Origins of the Skirving familyThe surname Skirving was first found in East Lothian where they had been anciently seated in the parish of Haddington some say as early as the 12th century. Early History of the Skirving familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Skirving research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1513, 1667 and 1672 are included under the topic Early Skirving History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Skirving Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Skirving, Skirven, Skirvane, Skirvene, Skyrving and many more. Early Notables of the Skirving familyNotable amongst the family name during their early history was
 Skirving migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Skirving Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- William Skirving, aged 20, Scottish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Hyndifence" in 1851 1
- Christina Skirving, aged 9, Scottish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Corra Linn" in 1852 1
- Jean Skirving, aged 3, Scottish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Corra Linn" in 1852 1
- John Skirving, aged 7, Scottish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Corra Linn" in 1852 1
- James Skirving, aged 5, Scottish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Corra Linn" in 1852 1
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| Skirving migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Skirving Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Alexander Skirving, aged 38, a mason, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Hyderabad" 2
Skirving Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century- Mrs. Skirving, settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Oceana" in 1904 3
- Mr. S. Skirving, settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Oceana" in 1904 3
- Mrs. Scot Skirving, settler who arrived in Brisbane, Australia aboard the ship "Ophir" in 1907 3
- James Douglas Skirving, settler who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Atlantis" in 1948 3
- C. I. Skirving, settler who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Orcades" in 1951 3
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Skirving (post 1700) | + |
- Robert Skirving (b. 1960), American bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina
- Ben Skirving (b. 1983), English former rugby union footballer
- William Skirving (1745-1796), Scottish activist, one of the five Scottish Martyrs for Liberty
- Imogen Skirving (1937-2016), British hotelier who turned her family home Langar Hall into an award-winning country house hotel
- Catherine Seaton Skirving (1818-1897), nee Ewart, Canadian philanthropist and volunteer
- Archibald Skirving (1749-1819), Scottish portrait painter, born at Athelstaneford near Haddington
- Angie Skirving OAM (b. 1981), birth name of Angela Robyn Lambert, an Australian three-time gold medalist Women's Field Hockey player
- Alexander Skirving (1868-1935), Scottish-born, Australian trade union secretary and politician, Member of the Queensland Legislative Council (1919-1922)
- Adam Skirving (1719-1803), Scottish songwriter, best known for "Hey, Johnnie Cope, are Ye Waking Yet?"
- John Skirving Ewart (1849-1933), Canadian lawyer from Toronto, best known as an advocate for the independence of Canada
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: Fit inde firmoir
Motto Translation: Thence it becomes stronger.
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