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Where did the Scottish Deeny family come from? What is the Scottish Deeny family crest and coat of arms? When did the Deeny family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Deeny family history? The Picts of ancient Scotland were the tribe of the ancestors of the Deeny family. The name Deeny is derived from the personal name Dennis. Deeny is a patronymic surname, which belongs to the category of hereditary surnames. Some patronyms were formed from the personal names of the father of the bearer, while others came from prominent religious and secular figures. The surname Deeny was first established in Lancashire, prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.Before the first dictionaries appeared in the last few hundred years, scribes spelled according to sound. spelling variations are common among Scottish names. Deeny has been spelled Denny, Denney, Dennie, Denie, Denye, Deanney, Deannie and many more. First found in Lancashire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Deeny research. Another 209 words(15 lines of text) covering the years 1400, 1424, 1501, 1549, and 1634 are included under the topic Early Deeny History in all our PDF Extended History products. Another 28 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Deeny Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Deeny family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 233 words(17 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. In those unstable times, many had no choice but to leave their beloved homelands. Sickness and poverty hounded travelers to North America, but those who made it were welcomed with land and opportunity. These settlers gave the young nations of Canada and the United States a strong backbone as they stood up for their beliefs as United Empire Loyalists and in the American War of Independence. In this century, the ancestors of these brave Scots have begun to recover their illustrious heritage through Clan societies and other heritage organizations. Early passenger and immigration lists reveal many Scottish settlers bearing the name Deeny: Deeny Settlers in the 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: Et mea messis erit Motto Translation: My harvest will also arrive.
The Deeny Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Deeny Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname. This page was last modified on 14 January 2011 at 14:40. ©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Tools
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