MacAweeney History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Dalriadan clans of ancient Scotland spawned the ancestors of the MacAweeney family. Their name comes from the personal name Coinneach. The Gaelic form of the name is Mac Coinnich or Mac Choinnich, both of which mean son of Coinneach. Early Origins of the MacAweeney familyThe surname MacAweeney was first found in Ross, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the MacAweeney familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacAweeney research. Another 192 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1278, 1715, 1771 and 1890 are included under the topic Early MacAweeney History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. MacAweeney Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: MacKenzie, McKenzie, Kennethson, Kenneth, Kennieson, MacCoinnich (Gaelic), MacWhinnie, MacWhinny, MacWhinney and many more. Early Notables of the MacAweeney familyMore information is included under the topic Early MacAweeney Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the MacAweeney family to IrelandSome of the MacAweeney family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the MacAweeney familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alexander McKenzie, his wife Isobel and their four children, who settled in Philadelphia in 1775; John and Mary McKenzie, who settled with two children in New York in 1738.
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: Sic itur as astra Motto Translation: Such is the way to immortality |