MacEntee History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Ireland
Scotland

The surname MacEntee comes from the Irish Gaelic Mac an tSaoi, pronounced "Mac un tee." The Irish word "saoi" denotes a scholar, or, a 'cultured' person.

Early Origins of the MacEntee family

The surname MacEntee was first found in the ancient territory of Oriel, which is now comprised of Counties Monaghan and Louth.

Early History of the MacEntee family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacEntee research. Another 25 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1828 and 1891 are included under the topic Early MacEntee History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

MacEntee Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: MacEntee, McEntee, MacEtye, MacYntie, MacAtee and others.

Early Notables of the MacEntee family

Notable among the family name at this time was

Jervis MacEntee (1828-1891), an American landscape painter of Irish descent

MacEntee migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

MacEntee Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Macentee, aged 16, who immigrated to the United States in 1893

Contemporary Notables of the name MacEntee (post 1700) +

Sean MacEntee (1899-1984), Irish politician and poet, and his daughter Maire Mac an tSaoi, a barrister and poet

The MacEntee 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: Deo patria amicis
Motto Translation: A friend to God and my country.