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![Show Contents]() Buge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The Dalriadan kingdom of ancient Scotland was the home of the ancestors of the Buge family. Their name indicates that they lived in Caithness and in Orkney (which are in the Highland region). The surname Buge is also derived from the Old French word bouche, which means "mouth". In English, this French word became bouge and later "Budge". Thus, the original bearer of this name may have been noted for the size or shape of his mouth, or even the amount of food which he ate. Early Origins of the Buge familyThe surname Buge was first found in Caithness (Gaelic: Gallaibh), the northern tip of Scotland, a Norse/Viking controlled region from the 9th century, which became the Earldom of Caithness, where they were very anciently seated. Traditionally, the family is descended from a small sept of McDonalds who removed to the north to escape some alleged crimes. They became the Lairds of Tofftingale and their history in the north of Scotland starts about the late 14th century. They were granted their lands by Henry St.Clair, the first Earl of Orkney. Early History of the Buge familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Buge research. Another 117 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1444 and 1662 are included under the topic Early Buge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Buge Spelling VariationsTranslation in medieval times was an undeveloped science and was often carried out without due care. For this reason, many early Scottish names appeared radically altered when written in English. The spelling variations of Buge include Budge, Budges, Buge, Buges and others. Early Notables of the Buge familyMore information is included under the topic Early Buge Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Buge migration to the United States | + |
The descendants of the Dalriadan families who made the great crossing of the Atlantic still dot communities along the east coast of the United States and Canada. In the American War of Independence, many of the settlers traveled north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Clan societies and highland games have allowed Canadian and American families of Scottish descent to recover much of their lost heritage. Investigation of the origins of family names on the North American continent has revealed that early immigrants bearing the name Buge or a variant listed above include:
Buge Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- T. N. Buge, who settled in New York State in 1837
- T N Buge, aged 61, who landed in New York, NY in 1837 1
- Gottlieb Buge, who arrived in New York NY in 1850 1
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: Stricta parata neci
Motto Translation: I am prepared to destroy evil
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Buge migration to the United States 
