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![Show Contents]() Ad History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland
The Strathclyde-Briton people of ancient Scotland were the first to use the name Ad. The Ad family lived at Auld in Ayrshire. Early Origins of the Ad familyThe surname Ad was first found in Ayrshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Àir), formerly a county in the southwestern Strathclyde region of Scotland, that today makes up the Council Areas of South, East, and North Ayrshire, where the surname was recorded as Ealda in an Old English charter of 765. The family continued to prosper in this area for centuries and by 1284, John Alde was listed as servitor of the Earl of Carrick. By 1302 they had also acquired estates in Perthshire. 1 Early History of the Ad familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ad research. Another 162 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1477, 1488, 1494, 1501, 1532, 1542, 1635 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Ad History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ad Spelling VariationsThe variation in the spelling of Medieval names is a result of the lack of spelling rules in the English language prior to the last few hundred years. Before that time, scribes spelled according to sound, often varying the spelling of name within a single document. Ad has appeared as Auld, Alda, Alde, Ald, Aulde, MacAuld and others. Early Notables of the Ad familyMore information is included under the topic Early Ad Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Ad family to Ireland
Some of the Ad family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 60 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Ad familyAs the persecution of Clan families continued, they sailed for North America in increasing numbers. In most cases, they found the freedom and opportunity they sought. Land was often available and the American War of Independence allowed Scots an opportunity to solidify their independence from the English crown. These settlers and their ancestors went on to play essential roles in the forging of the nations of the United States and Canada. Among them: Robert Auld of Kilbride who was banished to North America in 1679.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Ad (post 1700) | + |
- Ad Wouters (b. 1944), sculptor known for his oak wood sculptures, born in the Netherlands
- Ad Wimbs, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 1896 2
- Ad Bol (b. 1970), Dutch director and screenwriter
- Ad de Bont, playwrite
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: Virtute et constantia
Motto Translation: By courage and perseverance.
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 26) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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