Anguige History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland
Ireland

The clans of the Pictish people in ancient Scotland were the ancestors of the first people to use the name Anguige. It was a name for a person with great strength.The name is derived from the Gaelic words Aengus.

Early Origins of the Anguige family

The surname Anguige was first found in Angus (Gaelic: Aonghas), part of the Tayside region of northeastern Scotland, and present day Council Area of Angus, formerly known as Forfar or Forfarshire. Little is known of this family's history prior to the 12th century except that they were most likely related to the MacInnes Clan, a name which literally means 'son of Angus' but since this clan's history does not commence before the mid 16th century it is conjectured that the Angus history preceded that date by several centuries. They may be related to the Earls of Angus, a title of the ancient and distinguished family of Umfreville, a title which became extinct about 1290. It is said that the Angus family moved south about 1250 to Norfolk in England.

Early History of the Anguige family

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Anguige Spelling Variations

In the Middle ages, spelling and translation were not yet regulated by any general rules. spelling variations in names were common even among members of one family unit. Anguige has appeared Anguish, Anguise, Angwish and others.

Early Notables of the Anguige family

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Migration of the Anguige family to Ireland

Some of the Anguige family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Anguige family

Faced by this persecution and the generally unstable political climate of those days, many Scots chose to leave their homeland for Ireland, Australia, and North America in search of greater opportunity and freedom. The colonies across the Atlantic were the most popular choice, but a passage there was neither cheap nor easily suffered. Passengers arrived sick and poor, but those who made it intact often found land and more tolerant societies in which to live. These brave settlers formed the backbone of the burgeoning nations of Canada and the United States. It is only this century that the ancestors of these families have begun to recover their collective identity through the patriotic highland games and Clan societies that have sprung up throughout North America. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Anguige: Patrick Anguis, who arrived in Virginia in 1675; as well as Henry Anguish, and Jacob Anguish, who were on record in Canada in 1797.

The Anguige Motto +

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: Latet Anguis in herba
Motto Translation: The snake lurks in the grass.