| ![Show Contents]() McNeese History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland The ancient Dalriadan clans of Scotland spawned the name McNeese. It is derived from the personal name Naos, which is a dialectal form of Aonghus or Angus. The Gaelic form of the name is Mac Neis, which is derived from the earlier form Mac Naois; both of these mean son of Angus. Thus, the name McNeese is a cognate of MacAngus and MacInnes. Early Origins of the McNeese familyThe surname McNeese was first found in Perthshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt) former county in the present day Council Area of Perth and Kinross, located in central Scotland, 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 Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the McNeese familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McNeese research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1522 and 1890 are included under the topic Early McNeese History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McNeese 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. McNeese has appeared as MacNeish, MacNeice, MacNish, MacNess, MacKness, MacNeece and many more. Early Notables of the McNeese familyMore information is included under the topic Early McNeese Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McNeese RankingIn the United States, the name McNeese is the 8,810th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1  Migration of the McNeese family to Ireland
Some of the McNeese family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 67 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| McNeese 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 McNeese were among the earliest of the Scottish settlers as immigration passenger lists have shown:
McNeese Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Thomas McNeese, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States from Moy, Ireland, in 1913
- Elizabeth McNeese, aged 40, who landed in America from Moy, Ireland, in 1914
- Felix McNeese, aged 8, who immigrated to the United States from Moy, Ireland, in 1914
- James McNeese, aged 46, who landed in America from Moy, Ireland, in 1914
- John McNeese, aged 7, who settled in America from Moy, Ireland, in 1914
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| Contemporary Notables of the name McNeese (post 1700) | + |
- Barbara Ann McNeese (1930-2011), birth name of Barbara Stuart, American actress, known for her work on Bachelor Party (1984), Airplane! (1980) and Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964)
- John McNeese (1843-1914), American educator in Lake Charles, Louisiana, first superintendent of schools of Imperial Calcasieu Parish, eponym of McNeese State University
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: Animo non astutia
Motto Translation: By courage, not by craft.
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McNeese migration to the United States 
