MacKerrel History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the MacKerrel familyThe surname MacKerrel was first found in Ayrshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Àir), formerly a county in the southwestern Strathclyde region of Scotland, that today makes up the Council Areas of South, East, and North Ayrshire, 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 Scotland. Early History of the MacKerrel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacKerrel research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1180, 1388, 1576, 1595 and 1630 are included under the topic Early MacKerrel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. MacKerrel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Mackerell, MacKerrel, MacKerrell, Mackirrell and many more. Early Notables of the MacKerrel familyNotable amongst the family at this time was
Migration of the MacKerrel familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Robert Mackeral settled in Philadelphia in 1851; Alexander Mackerall settled in Philadelphia in 1856; Robert Mackerel settled in Philadelphia in 1856.
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: Dulcis pro patria labor Motto Translation: Labour for one’s country is sweet. |