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Where did the Scottish MacDermid family come from? What is the Scottish MacDermid family crest and coat of arms? When did the MacDermid family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the MacDermid family history?

The MacDermid family history stretches back to the clans of the Dalriadan kingdom on the sea-swept Hebrides islands and mountainous western coast of Scotland. The name MacDermid is derived from the personal name Dermid which is derived from the Gaelic Mac Dhiarmaid, which means son of Dermid.

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Spelling in the medieval era was a highly imprecise process. Translation, particularly from Gaelic to English, was little better. For these reasons, early Scottish names are rife with spelling variations. In various documents MacDermid has been spelled MacDairmid, MacDermid, MacDiarmid, MacDarmid, MacDearmid, MacDermaid, MacDermont and many more.

First found in Perthshire, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacDermid research. Another 234 words(17 lines of text) are included under the topic Early MacDermid History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early MacDermid Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Settlers from Scotland put down roots in communities all along the east coast of North America. Some moved north from the American colonies to Canada as United Empire Loyalists during the American War of Independence. As Clan societies and highland games started in North America in the 20th century many Scots rediscovered parts of their heritage. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name MacDermid were among those contributors:

MacDermid Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • Archibald MacDermid, aged 24, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1908
  • Archie J. MacDermid, aged 24, who arrived at Ellis Island from Panama, in 1908
  • Archibald John MacDermid, aged 31, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1916

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  • Lane MacDermid (b. 1989), American professional AHL ice hockey forward
  • Paul MacDermid (b. 1963), Canadian retired professional NHL ice hockey right winger


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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: Non immenor beneficii
Motto Translation: Grateful for kindness.

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The MacDermid Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The MacDermid 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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