MacCaybe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland
Scotland

The MacCaybe family history stretches back to the clans of the Dalriadan kingdom on the sea-swept Hebrides islands and mountainous western coast of Scotland. The name MacCaybe is derived from the Gaelic form Mac-Aba, which means son of the Abbot.

Early Origins of the MacCaybe family

The surname MacCaybe was first found in on the Isle of Arran, where they held a family seat from early times. The family name MacCaybe first 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 MacCaybe family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacCaybe research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1890 is included under the topic Early MacCaybe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

MacCaybe Spelling Variations

Medieval translation of Gaelic names could not be referred to as an accurate process. Spelling was not yet standardized, and names in documents from that era are riddled with spelling variations. MacCaybe has been written as MacCabe, McCabe, McAbe, MacAbe and others.

Early Notables of the MacCaybe family

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Migration of the MacCaybe family to Ireland

Some of the MacCaybe family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 72 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the MacCaybe family

The descendants of the Dalriadan families who made the great crossing of the Atlantic still dot communities along the east coast of the United States and Canada. In the American War of Independence, many of the settlers traveled north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Clan societies and highland games have allowed Canadian and American families of Scottish descent to recover much of their lost heritage. Investigation of the origins of family names on the North American continent has revealed that early immigrants bearing the name MacCaybe or a variant listed above include: Andrew, Anne, Bernard, Bridget, Charles, Edward, Francis, Hugh, James, John, Mary, Michael, Patrick, Peter, and Thomas MacCabe, all arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1820 and 1860..

The MacCaybe Motto +

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: Aut Vincere Aut Mori
Motto Translation: Either to conquer or die.