| ![Show Contents]() Coffelt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The surname is one of the native Irish surnames that come from the Irish Gaelic language. The original Gaelic form of the name Coffelt is "Mac Eachaidh," from the personal name Eachaidh, which is Anglicized as Aghy. It is cognate with Eochaigh, which is Anglicized as the once-common Christian name Oghy. Early Origins of the Coffelt familyThe surname Coffelt was first found in the county of Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Coffelt familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Coffelt research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Coffelt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Coffelt Spelling VariationsMany spelling variations of the surname Coffelt can be found in the archives. One reason for these variations is that ancient scribes and church officials recorded names as they were pronounced, often resulting in a single person being recorded under several different spellings. The different spellings that were found include Caughey, McCaughey, McGaughey, Coffee, Coffey, Coffy, O'Coffey, O'Coffy, Mulcahy, McGahey and many more. Early Notables of the Coffelt familyMore information is included under the topic Early Coffelt Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Coffelt RankingIn the United States, the name Coffelt is the 8,844th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Coffelt familyIn the 19th century, thousands of Irish left their English-occupied homeland for North America. Like most new world settlers, the Irish initially settled on the eastern shores of the continent but began to move westward with the promise of owning land. The height of this Irish migration came during the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s. With apparently nothing to lose, Irish people left on ships bound for North America and Australia. Unfortunately a great many of these passengers lost their lives - the only thing many had left - to disease, starvation, and accidents during the long and dangerous journey. Those who did safely arrive in "the land of opportunities" were often used for the hard labor of building railroads, coal mines, bridges, and canals. The Irish were critical to the quick development of the infrastructure of the United States and Canada. Passenger and immigration lists indicate that members of the Coffelt family came to North America quite early: John Caughey who settled in New York in 1845; James Coffe who settled in Boston in 1754; Bridget Coffee settled in Boston in 1849; John Coffee settled in Virginia in 1637.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Coffelt (post 1700) | + |
- Charlotte H. Coffelt, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Texas State Board of Education 8th District, 1998; Candidate for Texas State House of Representatives 127th District, 2004 2
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: Non providentia sed victoria
Motto Translation: No victory without foresight
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