Angwadge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Angwadge was first used as a surname among the descendants of the ancient Scottish people known as the Picts. It was a name for a person with great strength.The name is derived from the Gaelic words Aengus.

Early Origins of the Angwadge family

The surname Angwadge 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 Angwadge family

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Angwadge Spelling Variations

Repeated and inaccurate translation of Scottish names from Gaelic to English and back resulted in a wide variety of spelling variations with single names. Angwadge has appeared Anguish, Anguise, Angwish and others.

Early Notables of the Angwadge family

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Migration of the Angwadge family to Ireland

Some of the Angwadge 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 Angwadge family

Many Scottish families suffered enormous hardships and were compelled to leave their country of birth. They traveled to Ireland and Australia, but mostly to the colonies of North America, where many found the freedom and opportunity they sought. It was not without a fight, though, as many were forced to stand up and defend their freedom in the American War of Independence. The ancestors of these Scots abroad have rediscovered their heritage in the last century through the Clan societies and other organizations that have sprung up across North America. Immigration and passenger ship lists show some important early immigrants bearing the name Angwadge: 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 Angwadge 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.