Niles History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Strathclyde-Briton people of ancient Scotland were the first to use the name Niles. The Niles family lived in Ayrshire. The Niles family name is also a Scottish patronymic name created from the personal name Neill. It is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Néill meaning "descendant, or son of Niall." Early Origins of the Niles familyThe surname Niles was first found in Ayrshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Àir), formerly a county in the southwestern Strathclyde region of Scotland, that today makes up the Council Areas of South, East, and North Ayrshire, 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 Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Niles familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Niles research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1474 and 1654 are included under the topic Early Niles History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Niles Spelling VariationsThe variation in the spelling of Medieval names is a result of the lack of spelling rules in the English language prior to the last few hundred years. Before that time, scribes spelled according to sound, often varying the spelling of name within a single document. Niles has appeared as Neilson, Nielson, Nilson, Nylson and others. Early Notables of the Niles familyMore information is included under the topic Early Niles Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Niles RankingIn the United States, the name Niles is the 3,105th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Niles family to IrelandSome of the Niles family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
As the persecution of Clan families continued, they sailed for North America in increasing numbers. In most cases, they found the freedom and opportunity they sought. Land was often available and the American War of Independence allowed Scots an opportunity to solidify their independence from the English crown. These settlers and their ancestors went on to play essential roles in the forging of the nations of the United States and Canada. Among them: Niles Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Niles Settlers in United States in the 18th CenturyNiles Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Niles Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Niles Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Niles Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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: His regi servitium Motto Translation: With these we render service to the king.
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