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Where did the Scottish Kirk family come from? What is the Scottish Kirk family crest and coat of arms? When did the Kirk family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Kirk family history?
The surname Kirk is a topographic surname, which was given to a person who resided near a physical feature such as a hill, stream, church, or type of tree. Habitation names form the other broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. They were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Other local names are derived from the names of houses, manors, estates, regions, and entire counties. As a general rule, the greater the distance between an individual and their homeland, the larger the territory they were named after. For example, a person who only moved to another parish would be known by the name of their original village, while people who migrated to a different country were often known by the name of a region or country from which they came. The name Kirk translates as church, and indicates that the original bearer of the name lived in a village with a prominent church.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kirk, Kirkhoe, Kirkaugh, Kirko, Kirkoe and others.First found in Cumberland, where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kirk research. Another 370 words(26 lines of text) covering the years 1258, 1590, 1597, and 1600 are included under the topic Early Kirk History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early notables!
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Our PDF Extended History includes the Life In Ireland!
Some of the Kirk family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 110 words(8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Kirk. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Kirk Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Christopher and Judith Kirk settled in Virginia in 1635
- John Kirk settled in New England in 1698
Kirk Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Grafton Kirk settled in Maryland in 1738
- Agnes Kirk, who was recorded in Pennsylvania in 1773
Kirk Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Gottfried Kirk, whose Oath of Allegiance was recorded in Philadelphia in 1856
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We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- Tommy Kirk (b. 1941), American actor, played the lead juvenile role in Disney's "Old Yeller"
- David Kirk (b. 1955), American children's author, known for his books featuring "Miss Spider"
- Rahsaan Roland Kirk (1936-1977), American jazz musician
- Admiral Alan Goodrich Kirk (1888-1963), American Naval officer, recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal and Legion of Merit
- Norman Eric Kirk (1923-1974), New Zealand political leader, was former prime minister and foreign minister
- Geoffrey Stephen Kirk (1921-2003), British classical scholar
- Second Lieutenant James Kirk VC (1897-1918), English recipient of the Victoria Cross during the First World War
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We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- Southern Kirk and Carrell Families by Maudie Marie Holt Marshall.
- Farrington and Kirk Family by Herschel B. Rochelle.
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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: Optimum quod primum
Motto Translation: That is best that is first.
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- Filby, P. William and Mary K Meyer. Passenger and Immigration Lists Index in Four Volumes. Detroit: Gale Research, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8).
- Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
- Fulton, Alexander. Scotland and Her Tartans: The Romantic Heritage of the Scottish Clans and Families. Godalming: Bramley, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-86283-880-0).
- Shaw, William A. Knights of England A Complete Record from the Earliest Time to the Present Day of the Knights of all the Orders of Chivalry in England, Scotland, Ireland and Knights Bachelors 2 Volumes. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print. (ISBN 080630443X).
- Innes, Thomas and Learney. Socts Heraldry A Practical Handbook on the Historical Principles and Modern Application of the Art of Science. London: Oliver and Boyd, 1934. Print.
- Fairbairn,. Fairbain's book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland, 4th Edition 2 volumes in one. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1968. Print.
- Egle, William Henry. Pennsylvania Genealogies Scotch-Irish and German. Harrisburg: L.S. Hart, 1886. Print.
- Markale, J. Celtic Civilization. London: Gordon & Cremonesi, 1976. Print.
- Crozier, William Armstrong Edition. Crozier's General Armory A Registry of American Families Entitled to Coat Armor. New York: Fox, Duffield, 1904. Print.
- Browning, Charles H. Americans of Royal Descent. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
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The Kirk Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Kirk 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.
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