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Where did the English Haig family come from? What is the English Haig family crest and coat of arms? When did the Haig family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Haig family history?
The distinguished and ancient surname Haig is Old English in origin, and traces its history back to the Middle Ages, when the island of Britain was inhabited by the Anglo-Saxons. The name is derived from the Old English "haga" or the Old Norse "hagi," which both mean "dweller by the haw." It is likely that the name was first borne by someone who lived near a hedged field or enclosure. Although now the name is pronounced as a single syllable, it was originally pronounced as two, as can be seen from the spelling “Hag-he”. Most likely, the second syllable was a hard “g” sound; the name was probably pronounced “hah-geh”.
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The name, Haig, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Haig, Haigh, Hague, Hait, Haight, Hate, Haga and others.First found in Yorkshire, where Jollan de Hagh was recorded in 1229. The Scottish branch lived in Bemersyde for many centuries after their arrival in Scotland.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Haig. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
The New World beckoned settlers from the Scottish-English borders. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Among the early settlers bearing the Haig surname who came to North America were:
Haig Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Thomas Haig, who arrived in America in 1808
- James Haig, who arrived in Charleston, SC in 1821
- Walter Haig, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1869
- Robert Haig, who landed in St Clair County, Ill in 1872
- George Haig, who landed in St Clair County, Ill in 1872
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- General Alexander Meigs Haig Jr. (1924-2010), American Army general who served as the U.S. Secretary of State under President Ronald Reagan and is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross
- David Haig (b. 1955), Olivier Award-winning English actor
- Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928), 1st Earl Haig, a British Field Marshal during World War I
- David Haig, Australian biologist
- Jack Haig (1913-1989), British actor
- Shirley Ethel Haig (b. 1950), retired New Zealand field hockey player
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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: Sola Virtus Invicta
Motto Translation: Virtue alone is invincible
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