Guinane History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe clans of the ancient Scottish Pictish tribe were the ancestors of the first person to use the name Guinane. It was name for a personal name Conan, which means little hound. The name could also be a local name from the land of Conan in Kincardinshire. In this situation, the name would have been a topographic or local surname, which was given to a family who held a barony or lands, had houses, manors or estates in that area. Early Origins of the Guinane familyThe surname Guinane was first found in Kincardineshire (Gaelic: A' Mhaoirne), a former county on the northeast coast of the Grampian region of Scotland, and part of the Aberdeenshire Council Area since 1996, where Adam filius Conani was probably the first recording of the name in 1292. A few years later, Conan of Balquhidder rendered homage to King Edward I of England on his brief conquest of Scotland in 1296. Early History of the Guinane familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Guinane research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1608 and 1694 are included under the topic Early Guinane History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Guinane Spelling VariationsScribes in the Middle Ages did not have access to a set of spelling rules. They spelled according to sound, the result was a great number of spelling variations. In various documents, Guinane has been spelled Conan, Conane, Conad, Connan, Connant, Conant and others. Early Notables of the Guinane familyNotable amongst the Clan at this time was Sir Arthur Conant; and Rev. John Conant D.D. (1608-1694), an English clergyman, theologian, and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. He was the "son of Robert and Elizabeth... Migration of the Guinane family to IrelandSome of the Guinane 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.
The cruelties suffered under the new government forced many to leave their ancient homeland for the freedom of the North American colonies. Those who arrived safely found land, freedom, and opportunity for the taking. These hardy settlers gave their strength and perseverance to the young nations that would become the United States and Canada. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Guinane: Guinane Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Guinane Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
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