| ![Show Contents]() MacAlpin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland On the Scottish west coast, the MacAlpin family was born among the ancient Dalriadan clans. Their name comes from the son of the blond one, or son of Alpin. Early Origins of the MacAlpin familyThe surname MacAlpin was first found in Argyllshire (Gaelic erra Ghaidheal), the region of western Scotland corresponding roughly with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata, in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Argyll and Bute, where they were descended from King Kenneth MacAlpin who was murdered by the Picts near Dundee in the year 834. MacAlpin is generally considered to have been the first king to rule both Scots and Picts, and as such, was the first king of Scotland. Further to the south, the variant Alby hailed from Alby, a parish, in the union of Aylsham, hundred of South Erpingham, E. division of Norfolk. "This place, which was anciently called Oslby, is intersected by the road from Aylsham to Cromer, and includes the hamlets of Alby Common and Alby Hill." 1 Early History of the MacAlpin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacAlpin research. Another 193 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1395, 1405, 1531, 1557, 1658, 1692 and 1725 are included under the topic Early MacAlpin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. MacAlpin Spelling VariationsIn the Middle Ages, the translation between Gaelic and English was not a highly developed process. Spelling was not yet standardized, and so, an enormous number of spelling variations appear in records of early Scottish names. MacAlpin has appeared as MacAlpine, MacAlpin, MacAilpein (Gaelic) and others. Early Notables of the MacAlpin familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was - Sir John MacAlpin
- John MacAlpine (Latin: Maccabeus) (died 1557), a Scottish Protestant theologian
 Migration of the MacAlpin family to Ireland
Some of the MacAlpin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 31 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| MacAlpin migration to the United States | + |
These settlers arrived in North America at a time when the east was burgeoning with prosperous colonies and the expanses of the west were just being opened up. The American War of Independence was also imminent. Some Scots stayed to fight for a new country, while others who remained loyal went north as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of them went on to rediscover their heritage in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic Scottish events. The MacAlpin were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:
MacAlpin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Robert MacAlpin, who settled in New York State in 1740
MacAlpin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Hugh and James MacAlpin, who settled in New York in 1811
- Hugh MacAlpin, who landed in New York, NY in 1811 2
- James MacAlpin, who landed in New York, NY in 1811 2
- Jane MacAlpin, who landed in New York, NY in 1811 2
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- 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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MacAlpin migration to the United States 
