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![Show Contents]() Quiggan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland
The Quiggan surname appeared in Gaelic as Mag Uiginn, which is probably derived from a Norse forename. The name is usually pronounced as "McGwiggen" in it's homeland County Tyrone (especially around Omagh). Early Origins of the Quiggan familyThe surname Quiggan was first found in County Tyrone (Irish:Tír Eoghain), the ancient territory of the O'Neills, now in the Province of Ulster, central Northern Ireland, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Quiggan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Quiggan research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1616, 1659 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Quiggan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Quiggan Spelling VariationsA name was often recorded during the Middle Ages under several different spelling variations during the life of its bearer because literacy was rare there was no real push to clearly define any of the languages found in the British Isles at that time. Variations found of the name Quiggan include MacGuigan, MacGoogan, MacGougan,MacGookin, MacGuckin, MacGugan, MacQuiggan, MacWiggin, MacGucken, MacGuckian, MacGuiggan, MacGuighan and many more. Early Notables of the Quiggan familyMore information is included under the topic Early Quiggan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Quiggan migration to New Zealand | + |
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: Quiggan Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Thomas Quiggan, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Stately" in 1851
- Margaret Quiggan, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Stately" in 1851
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: Semper patriae servire presto
Motto Translation: Always ready to serve my country
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Quiggan migration to New Zealand 
