| ![Show Contents]() MacSporran History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
 Scotland Rugged coastal mountains and the windswept Hebrides islands were the home of the first family to use the name MacSporran. It was originally given to a person who carried a sporran, which is the purse worn with the kilt in Highland Scottish dress. The Gaelic form of the surname is Mac-an-sporain, which means son of the purse. Early Origins of the MacSporran familyThe surname MacSporran was first found in on the Isle of Iona, 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 to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the MacSporran familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacSporran research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1745 is included under the topic Early MacSporran History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. MacSporran Spelling VariationsMany spelling variations of MacSporran have been recorded over the years, including MacSporran, MacSparran and others. Early Notables of the MacSporran familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was
 MacSporran migration to the United States | + |
Scottish settlers arrived in many of the communities that became the backbones of the United States and Canada. Many stayed, but some headed west for the endless open country of the prairies. In the American War of Independence, many Scots who remained loyal to the Crown re-settled in Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Scots across North America were able to recover much of their lost heritage in the 20th century as Clan societies and highland games sprang up across North America. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first MacSporrans to arrive on North American shores:
MacSporran Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Duncan Macsporran, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Coatbridge, Scotland, in 1907
- Jessie Macsporran, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States from Coatbridge, Scotland, in 1907
- Maisie Macsporran, aged 3, who landed in America from Coatbridge, Scotland, in 1907
- John A. MacSporran, aged 50, who immigrated to America, in 1911
- John Macsporran, aged 34, who immigrated to Baltimore, U.S.A., in 1912
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| Contemporary Notables of the name MacSporran (post 1700) | + |
- W. C. MacSporran, British researcher for the Schools of Chemical Engineering, University of Bradford, West Yorkshire
- G.R. Macsporran, Canadian published researcher for Noranda Minerals Inc., GECO Division, Manatouwadge, Ontario
- Alan MacSporran QC, Australian City of Gold Coast council chairperson
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: Per mare per terras
Motto Translation: By sea and by land.
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MacSporran migration to the United States 
