| ![Show Contents]() Kids History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Kids was first used by the ancient Strathclyde-Briton people of the Scottish/English Borderlands. The first Kids family lived in Angus. "The name, however, is more probably a diminutive of Christopher." 1 Early Origins of the Kids familyThe surname Kids was first found in Dundee and Arbroath where the name was an old Angus surname. "The name, however, is more probably a diminutive of Christopher. Robertus Kyd de Dunde is mentioned in 1357. Gilchrist Kide who held land near river Nethan, 1180-1203." 1 William Kidd, better known as Captain William Kidd or simply Captain Kidd (c.1654-1701) was the infamous Scottish pirate who was tried and executed. Born in Dundee, he lost his father Captain John Kyd to the sea and the family was supported by a local society. Many believe that he left buried treasure and this led to many novels including Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. Early History of the Kids familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kids research. Another 238 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1180, 1430, 1450, 1453, 1470, 1473, 1492, 1520, 1530, 1557, 1563, 1571, 1595, 1645, 1701, 1761, 1784, 1834 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Kids History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kids Spelling VariationsSurnames that evolved in Scotland in the Middle Ages often appear under many spelling variations. These are due to the practice of spelling according to sound in the era before dictionaries had standardized the English language. Kids has appeared as Kidd, Kydd, Kyd, Kid and others. Early Notables of the Kids familyNotable amongst the family at this time was Benjamin Kidd, Scottish Author; William Kyd (fl. 1430-1453), a 15th century English pirate active in Southwest England from the 1430s until the...
Another 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kids Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Kids family to Ireland
Some of the Kids family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 206 words (15 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Kids familyThe North American colonies beckoned, with their ample land and opportunity as their freedom from the persecution suffered by so many Clan families back home. Many Scots even fought against England in the American War of Independence to gain this freedom. Recently, clan societies have allowed the ancestors of these brave Scottish settlers to rediscover their familial roots. Among them: Roger Kidd settled in Virginia in 1624; Thomas Kidd settled in Virginia in 1648; Sarah Kidd settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1722.
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: Donec impleat orbem
Motto Translation: Until it fills its orb.
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
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