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Where did the Scottish MacNeir family come from? What is the Scottish MacNeir family crest and coat of arms? When did the MacNeir family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the MacNeir family history? The ancestors of the first family to use the name MacNeir lived among the Pictish people of ancient Scotland. The name MacNeir comes from the personal name John. The Gaelic form of their name was originally Mac-Iain-uidhir, which means son of dun John. However, the MacNeir family of Perth traditionally derive their name from M'an-oighre, which means son of the heir. Experts have also theorized that the surname MacNeir may be derived from Mac-an-fhuibir, which means son of the smith, or Mac-an-huidhir, which means son of the stranger. In medieval Scotland, names were more often spelled according to sound than any regular set of rules. An enormous number of spelling variations were the result. Over the years, the name MacNeir has been spelled MacNair, MacNaire, MacNayer, MacNeir, MacNuir, Menair and many more. First found in Perth, 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. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacNeir research. Another 155 words(11 lines of text) covering the years 1392, 1526, 1546, and 1776 are included under the topic Early MacNeir History in all our PDF Extended History products. Another 28 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early MacNeir Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the MacNeir family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 122 words(9 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. In such difficult times, Ireland, Australia, and North America looked like better homes for many Scots. The trips were expensive and grueling, but also rewarding, as the colonies were havens for those unwelcome in the old country. That legacy did not die easily, though, and many were forced to fight for their freedom in the American War of Independence. The Scottish legacy has resurface in more recent times, though, through Clan societies, highland games, and other organizations. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the old Scottish name of MacNeir: John McNair, a Highland Scott, from Kilkenny, Argyll, came to America in 1770 with his 2 surviving children and settled in Robeson County, North Carolina.
The MacNeir Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The MacNeir 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. This page was last modified on 27 October 2010 at 13:49. ©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Tools
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