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Origins Available: English, Scottish Where did the Scottish Smithe family come from? What is the Scottish Smithe family crest and coat of arms? When did the Smithe family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Smithe family history? The ancient Scottish name Smithe is rooted in the people of the Pictish clans. Smithe was a name for a smithy. Although Smithe appears to be an occupational name for a blacksmith, it has been suggested that when surnames came into use in Scotland, several different families simply 'took on' the name whether they had been blacksmiths or not. Thus, Smithe is a classic example of a polygenetic surname that was developed in a number of different locations and adopted by various families independently.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 Smithe has been spelled Smith, Smyth, Smythe and others. First found in northern England and Scotland, where they held a family seat from ancient times. In trying to establish a single source for this amazing, monumentally prolific surname Smith, it is asserted that they descended from Neil Cromb, a Chieftain who flourished in 1150, third son of Murdoch, Chief of the Clan Chattan, a confederation of twenty-six Clans of which Smith was a member Clan. Faber and Ferro were Latin equivalents of the name Smith which were used in medieval documents. William faber de Karel witnessed legal proceedings c. 1250. William the Smith served as a juror during an inquest held at Traquair in 1274. In Aberdeen there lived an Alan Smyth in 1398. Finally, a Patrick Smyth of Scotland is noted as being confined in the Tower of London in 1401. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Smithe research. Another 479 words(34 lines of text) covering the years 10%., 1853, 1620, 1668 and 1660 are included under the topic Early Smithe History in all our PDF Extended History products. Another 81 words(6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Smithe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Smithe family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 105 words(8 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 Smithe: Smithe Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
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: Semper Fidelis Motto Translation: Always faithful.
The Smithe Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Smithe 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 26 October 2012 at 09:23. ©2000-2013 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Sign Up
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