Etmutey History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Etmutey family saga is rooted in the people of the Pictish Clan of ancient Scotland. The Etmutey family lived at Auchmuty, in the parish of Markinch, in the county of Fifeshire. Early Origins of the Etmutey familyThe surname Etmutey was first found in Fife, where they were chiefs of the lands known as Auchmuty in the parish of Markinch. The first on record was Rotheri of Auchmuty in the year 1296, followed by Florence in 1334 who confirmed the lands of Auchmuty in 1334. Early History of the Etmutey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Etmutey research. Another 203 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1466, 1517, 1600, 1606, 1610, 1650 and 1669 are included under the topic Early Etmutey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Etmutey Spelling VariationsPrior to the invention of the printing press in the last hundred years, documents were basically unique. Names were written according to sound, and often appeared differently each time they were recorded. Spelling variations of the name Etmutey include Auchmuty, Achmuty, Auchmutie, Achmutie, Auchmouttie, Admuty, Achmoutie, Admowty, Auchmowtie, Achinmoutie, Auchinmouttie, Achmuty, Admuty, Auchmouthie, Auchmutty, Auchmoody and many more. Early Notables of the Etmutey familyMore information is included under the topic Early Etmutey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Etmutey family to IrelandSome of the Etmutey family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Etmutey familyThe freedom of the North American colonies was enticing, and many Scots left to make the great crossing. It was a long and hard journey, but its reward was a place where there was more land than people and tolerance was far easier to come by. Many of these people came together to fight for a new nation in the American War of Independence, while others remained loyal to the old order as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of Scots in North America have recovered much of this heritage in the 20th century through Clan societies and other such organizations. A search of immigration and passenger lists revealed many important and early immigrants to North America bearing the name of Etmutey: G. P. Auchmoody who arrived in San Francisco Cal. in 1852.
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: Dum spiro spero Motto Translation: While I have breath I hope. |