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Where did the Scottish MacNicholl family come from? What is the Scottish MacNicholl family crest and coat of arms? When did the MacNicholl family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the MacNicholl family history? The descendents of Viking settlers in ancient Scotland were the first to use the name MacNicholl. It was derived from from the personal name, Nicholas. MacNicholl is a patronymic surname, which belongs to the category of hereditary surnames. The surname MacNicholl arose out of the religious naming tradition. In Christian countries, the name Nicholas was popular, owing to the legends surrounding the 4th century Lycian bishop of that name. In Catholic countries in particular, this religious figure was revered. This accounts for its popularity as a surname in Scotland. The name Nicholas came from the Greek, Nikolaos, which means conqueror of the people. In Scotland, the earliest bearers of the surname MacNicholl lived on the Isle of Skye, which is located on the western coast. Intuition and sound were the primary sources medieval scribes used to judge appropriate spellings and translations for names. The spelling of a name thus varied according to who was doing the recording. The different spelling variations of MacNicholl include MacNichol, MacNicol, MacNicoll, Nicolson, Nicholson, MacNicholas, MacNickle, MacNickel, MacNickell, MacNiccol, MacNychole and many more. First found in on the Isle of Skye, where the first on record was Ottar Snaekollson who was the Chief of the MacNichols and attended the Council of Chiefs, held by MacDonald, Lord of the Isles, at Finlaggan on the Island of Islay about 1240. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacNicholl research. Another 305 words(22 lines of text) covering the years 1263, 1500, 1607, 1655, 1694, 1698, 1705, 1713, 1720, 1725, 1727, and 1728 are included under the topic Early MacNicholl History in all our PDF Extended History products. Another 69 words(5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early MacNicholl Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the MacNicholl family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 102 words(7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. In their new home, Scots found land and opportunity, and some even fought for their new freedom in the American War of Independence. Some, who remained loyal to the crown went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In this century, the ancestors of both of these groups have begun recovering their illustrious national heritage through Clan societies and other Scottish historical organizations. Early immigration and passenger lists indicate many people bearing the MacNicholl name: Samuel Nicolson, who settled in New Jersey in 1664 with his wife Anne; Angus, Ann, Archibald, Jean, John, Robert, McNicol, who all arrived in Wilmington NC in 1774. 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: Generositate Motto Translation: By Generosity.
The MacNicholl Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The MacNicholl 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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