| ![Show Contents]() McFadyean History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland The ancient Dalriadan clans of Scotland spawned the name McFadyean. It is derived from the personal name Paidean. The Gaelic forms of the surname are Mac Phadein or Mac Phaidin, both of which mean son of Paidean or little Pat. 1 Early Origins of the McFadyean familyThe surname McFadyean was first found in Kintyre, where the late Rev. J. G. Campbell says: "MacFadyens were said to have been the first possessors of Lochbuie, and when expelled they became a race of wandering artificers, Sliochd nan or-cheard-the race of goldsmiths in Mull." "The earliest record of the name is in 1304 when Malcolm Macpadene appears as a charter witness at Achichendone in Kintyre. Conghan MacPaden petitioned for the archdeaconry of Argyll in 1390. John McFadyeane is in record in Edinburgh in 1457, and in 1473 a composition was made with Donald M'Fadzeane in Kirkcudbright." 1 Early History of the McFadyean familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McFadyean research. Another 417 words (30 lines of text) covering the years 1499, 1507, 1511, 1532, 1540, 1618, 1620, 1628, 1641, 1643, 1672, 1675, 1681, 1684, 1733, 1737, 1741, 1769, 1794 and 1890 are included under the topic Early McFadyean History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McFadyean Spelling VariationsIn the Middle Ages, the translation between Gaelic and English was not a highly developed process. Spelling was not yet standardized, and so, an enormous number of spelling variations appear in records of early Scottish names. McFadyean has appeared as McFadyen, Fadden, Fadyen, Faden, McFadin, Fadin, McFadwyn, Fadwyn, McFadyean, McFadyon, McFayden, Feyden and many more. Early Notables of the McFadyean familyMore information is included under the topic Early McFadyean Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the McFadyean family to Ireland
Some of the McFadyean family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 75 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| McFadyean migration to the United States | + |
Many settled along the east coast of what would become the United States and Canada. As the American War of Independence broke out, those who remained loyal to the crown went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of these hardy Dalriadan-Scottish settlers began to recover their collective history in the 20th century with the advent of the vibrant culture fostered by highland games and Clan societies in North America. Highland games, clan societies, and other organizations generated much renewed interest in Scottish heritage in the 20th century. The McFadyean were among the earliest of the Scottish settlers as immigration passenger lists have shown:
McFadyean Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Annie McFadyean, aged 42, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894
- Thomas McFadyean, aged 8, who landed in America, in 1894
McFadyean Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- John C. McFadyean, aged 30, who landed in America, in 1913
- Mary McFadyean, aged 20, who immigrated to America from Glasgow, Scotland, in 1921
| McFadyean migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: McFadyean Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Robert McFadyean, aged 24, who arrived in South Australia in 1857 aboard the ship "Tantivy"
| Contemporary Notables of the name McFadyean (post 1700) | + |
- Melanie McFadyean (1950-2023), English journalist and lecturer who wrote for The Guardian, The Observer, The Sunday Times and The Independent
- Colin William McFadyean (b. 1943), England international rugby union player and captain
- Sir Andrew McFadyean (1887-1974), British diplomat, economist
- 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)
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