McDaneil History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland
Scotland

The old Scottish-Dalriadan name McDaneil is derived from the personal name Donald. The name McDaneil results from an erroneous Anglicization of the Gaelic name Mac Dhomnuill, which means son of Donald and is normally Anglicized MacDonald. The confusion is a result of the similar sound of the given names Daniel and Donald.

Early Origins of the McDaneil family

The surname McDaneil was first found in Argyleshire, where they held a family seat from early times.

Early History of the McDaneil family

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McDaneil Spelling Variations

Translation in medieval times was an undeveloped science and was often carried out without due care. For this reason, many early Scottish names appeared radically altered when written in English. The spelling variations of McDaneil include MacDaniel, MacDaniell, MacDanell and others.

Early Notables of the McDaneil family

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Migration of the McDaneil family to Ireland

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

These settlers arrived in North America at a time when the east was burgeoning with prosperous colonies and the expanses of the west were just being opened up. The American War of Independence was also imminent. Some Scots stayed to fight for a new country, while others who remained loyal went north as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of them went on to rediscover their heritage in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic Scottish events. The McDaneil were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: Daniel MacDanell settled in New England in 1716; Angus, Anne, Dan, John and Mary MacDaniel settled in Maryland in 1747; Edward, Hugh, Isaac MacDaniel settled in Boston in 1769.

The McDaneil 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: Toujours pret
Motto Translation: Always ready.