MacThomas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The roots of the surname MacThomas lie in the rugged landscape of Wales. MacThomas was a popular Medieval given throughout Europe, coming the popular biblical name. It is ultimately derived from the Aramaic personal name meaning "twin." Prior to the Norman Conquest, this name was rarely found, but by the 13th and 14th centuries, it became extremely common in Britain.

Early Origins of the MacThomas family

The surname MacThomas was first found in Breconshire (Welsh: Sir Frycheiniog), a traditional county in southern Wales, which takes its name from the Welsh kingdom of Brycheiniog (5th-10th centuries), where the family claims descendants from Owen Glendower, Lord of Glyndwyrdwy, Prince of South Wales.

Early History of the MacThomas family

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MacThomas Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Thomas, Tomas, MacThomas, FitzThomas, Thomasett and others.

Early Notables of the MacThomas family

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Migration of the MacThomas family to Ireland

Some of the MacThomas family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the MacThomas family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Joe, John, Robert, and Nathaniel Thomas, who all settled in Virginia in 1621; as did Christopher Thomas in 1635 and Evan Thomas in 1653; Henry Thomas, who came to Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, in 1685.

The MacThomas 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: I dduw bo'r diolch
Motto Translation: To God be thanks.