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![Show Contents]() McQuay History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The McQuay surname is derived from the Gaelic MacAoidh; "Aoidh" is Gaelic for fire, as well as the name of a pagan god. Early Origins of the McQuay familyThe surname McQuay was first found in Sutherland (Gaelic: Cataibh), a former county in northern Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Highland, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the McQuay familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McQuay research. Another 276 words (20 lines of text) covering the years 1329, 1408, 1411, 1429, 1506 and 1575 are included under the topic Early McQuay History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McQuay Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: MacKay, MacCay, MacQuey, MacQuoid, MacKaw, MacKy, MacKye, MacCoy, McCoy and many more. Early Notables of the McQuay familyMore information is included under the topic Early McQuay Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McQuay RankingIn the United States, the name McQuay is the 15,121st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1  Migration of the McQuay family to Ireland
Some of the McQuay family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 63 words (4 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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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: McQuay Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- William McQuay, who arrived in Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1852 2
- James McQuay, who arrived in Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1880 2
- Robert McQuay, who landed in Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1880 2
McQuay Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mary McQuay, aged 54, who immigrated to the United States, in 1911
- Lyle McQuay, aged 19, who settled in America, in 1919
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: McQuay Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Fanny McQuay, aged 25, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Fitzjames"
| Contemporary Notables of the name McQuay (post 1700) | + |
- Tony McQuay (b. 1990), American track and field six-time gold medalist who specializes in the 400 meters
- Leon McQuay III (b. 1994), former American football safety who played college football at USC, grandson of Leon McQuay
- Herb McQuay (d. 2005), American popular jazz and soul singer from New York who lived and worked in New Zealand during the late 1970s to the mid 1980s
- Stan McQuay (b. 1973), Japanese-born, American bodybuilder
- Mike McQuay (1949-1995), American science fiction writer, nominated for a Philip K. Dick Award (1987)
- Leon McQuay (1950-1995), American CFL and NFL football running back
- Kevin "Big Kev" McQuay (1949-2005), Australian businessman, founder of Big Kev's Ltd
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: Manu forti
Motto Translation: With a strong hand.
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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