| ![Show Contents]() Neese History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
On the Scottish west coast, the Neese family was born among the ancient Dalriadan clans. Their name comes 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 Neese is a cognate of MacAngus and MacInnes. Early Origins of the Neese familyThe surname Neese 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 Neese familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Neese research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1522 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Neese History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Neese 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. Neese has appeared as MacNeish, MacNeice, MacNish, MacNess, MacKness, MacNeece and many more. Early Notables of the Neese familyMore information is included under the topic Early Neese Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Neese RankingIn the United States, the name Neese is the 6,683rd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1  Migration of the Neese family to Ireland
Some of the Neese 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.
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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 Neese were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:
Neese Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Mr. Wm Neese, aged 23, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Transport" 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Neese (post 1700) | + |
- Bryan Neese (b. 1964), American professional strongman competitor, 1999 America's Strongest Man Champion
- Timothy "Tim" Neese, American politician, Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives
- Charles Gelbert Neese (1916-1989), United States federal judge from Paris, Tennessee
- George M Neese (b. 1909), American author
- Terry Neese (b. 1948), American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Oklahoma, 2004 3
- Mrs. Percy Neese, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Iowa State House of Representatives from Hamilton County, 1950; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 1952 3
- Kermit Neese, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1940 3
- Elbert H. Neese Jr., American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Wisconsin, 1956 3
- Charlotte Neese, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972 3
- Charles G. Neese, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952 3
- ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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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