Keever History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Keever surname is thought to have derived from an Old Norse personal name Ivarr of uncertain origin. It became a given name in Ireland, Scotland and Wales before becoming a hereditary surname. Early Origins of the Keever familyThe surname Keever was first found in Dumbartonshire. The first on record was "Douenaldus filius Makbeth mac Ywar was one of the perambulators of the boundary between the lands of Arnbroath Abbey and the barony of Kynblathmund, 1219." 1 Early History of the Keever familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Keever research. Another 296 words (21 lines of text) covering the years 1292, 1479, 1488, 1499, 1541, 1562, 1563, 1621, 1622, 1638, 1640, 1644, 1659, 1890 and 1931 are included under the topic Early Keever History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Keever Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: MacIver, MacIvor, MacCure, MacEure, MacUre and many more. Early Notables of the Keever familyAnother 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Keever Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Keever RankingIn the United States, the name Keever is the 9,550th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2 Migration of the Keever family to IrelandSome of the Keever family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Keever Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Keever Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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: Numquam obliviscar Motto Translation: I will never forget.
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