MacClean History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsClan Maclaine of Lochbuie is a branch of the Scottish Clan MacLean. The surname is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain, a patronymic name meaning "son of the servant of Saint John." The Clan is descended from Eachan Reaganach, (brother of Lachlan the progenitor of the Macleans of Duart). These two brothers were both descended from Gilleathain na Tuaidh, known as 'Gillian of the Battleaxe', a famed warrior of the 5th century. Eachan, or Hector was given the lands of Lochbuie from John, the first Lord of the Isles, some time in the 14th century. Early Origins of the MacClean familyThe surname MacClean was first found in on the Isle of Mull, an island of the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland. Early History of the MacClean familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacClean research. Another 328 words (23 lines of text) covering the years 1386, 1470, 1538, 1645, 1650 and 1687 are included under the topic Early MacClean History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. MacClean Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: MacLean, MacLain, MacLaine, MacLane, MacLeane, MacClean, MacClain, MacClaine, MacGhille Eoin, Macklin, MacCleane, McKleane, McCleant, McCleind, McCleand, McClaink, McClaing, Cleind, MacClean, McCleen, McCleane, McClean, McClaine, McClain, Macklaim, Leand, Leind, MacClaine, Leane and many more. Early Notables of the MacClean familyMore information is included under the topic Early MacClean Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: MacClean Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
MacClean Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: MacClean Settlers in Australia 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: Vincere vel mori Motto Translation: To conquer or die.
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