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![Show Contents]() Mattie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Mattie comes from the ancient Dalriadan clans of Scotland's west coast and Hebrides islands. The name comes from the son of Matthew. 1 In Gaelic, the name was spelled M'Mhathain or Mathanach. The latter names in Gaelic were probably derived from Mac Mhathghamhuin which means son of the bear. Indeed, early references of the name have reference to the Scottish bear. 2 3 Today, early legal records provide a plethora of information about the family with various early spellings. Some of the first records include, "Robertus filius Mathei [who] witnessed a charter by Walter filius Alani, a. 1177. John Mathyson and Michael Mathowson were outlawed as part guilty of the slaughter of Walter de Ogilvy, Sheriff of Angus, in 1392." 3 Early Origins of the Mattie familyThe surname Mattie was first found in the Scottish Highlands were they could be found in Lochalsh, Lochcarron and Kintail. They are said to descend from Gilleoin of the ancient and royal house of Lorne. They gave their allegiance to the Clan MacDonald, the Lord of the Isles. Kenneth MacMathan (Cormac Mac Mathian) was the constable of Eilean Donan castle and is recorded in most accounts of the invasion of King Haakon IV of Norway against Scotland in the 13th century. One accounts suggests that McMathan and his clansmen fought under the Earl of Ross, defeating Haaken at Largs in 1263. There is a record of Kermac Macmaghan in Inverness, receiving 20 cows from the Earl of Ross in 1264. "In the Norse Saga he is called Kjarmak son of Makamal = Corniac Macmathan. The Siol Mhathain, a sept of Matheson, in an old Gaelic song appears as Siol Mhothan. Matheson has been adopted as the English form of the name simply on account of the similarity of sound." 3 Early History of the Mattie familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mattie research. Another 418 words (30 lines of text) covering the years 1263, 1400, 1411, 1427, 1498, 1514, 1539, 1570, 1600, 1631, 1683, 1688, 1715, 1719, 1796, 1820, 1851, 1878 and 1963 are included under the topic Early Mattie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mattie Spelling VariationsThe translation of Gaelic names in the Middle Ages was not a task undertaken with great care. Records from that era show an enormous number of spelling variations, even in names referring to the same person. Over the years Mattie has appeared as Mathieson, MacMaghan, MacMathan MacMaken, Mathie, Mann and many more. Early Notables of the Mattie familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was Margaret Matson, one of two women tried in Philadelphia for witchcraft in 1683; Sir James Nicolas Sutherland Matheson (1796-1878), born in Shiness, Lairg, who made a great fortune in the opium trade, and was created the 1st Baronet of Lewis in 1851. His family proceeded to buy the former Clan territories: James Matheson...
Another 60 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Mattie Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mattie RankingIn the United States, the name Mattie is the 13,991st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 4  Migration of the Mattie family to Ireland
Some of the Mattie family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 30 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Many of the ancestors of Dalriadan families who arrived in North America still live in communities along the east coast of Canada and the United States. In the American War of Independence many of the original settlers traveled north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries the ancestors of many Scots began recovering their collective national heritage through Clan societies, highland games, and other patriotic events. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Mattie or a variant listed above:
Mattie Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Jennie Mattie, aged 13, who settled in America, in 1893
- G. Mattie, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States, in 1896
Mattie Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- May Frances Mattie, aged 24, who landed in America, in 1909
- Charles Mattie, aged 39, who landed in America, in 1920
- Jean Mattie, aged 20, who landed in America, in 1922
- Morris Mattie, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States, in 1924
| Contemporary Notables of the name Mattie (post 1700) | + |
- Jamie Mattie (b. 1980), Canadian-born Austrian ice hockey defenceman from Antigonish, Nova Scotia
- Mattie A. McFadden-Lawson, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008
- Mattie Forde, Irish Gaelic footballer
- Mattie Suver (b. 1987), nee Bridgmon, an American middle-distance runner, winner of the USATF National Club Cross Country Championships in 2012
- Mattie Hite (1890-1935), American blues singer
- Mattie Barela (b. 1964), American professional football player
- Mattie Coleman, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980
- Mattie Hunter, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004, 2008 5
- Mattie K. Chisman, American Democratic Party politician, Postmaster at Hampton, Virginia, 1885-90 6
- Mattie Jenkins, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Democratic National Committee from Missouri, 1920 5
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: Fac et Spera
Motto Translation: Do and hope.
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
- Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 3) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 21) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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