| ![Show Contents]() Rante History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland The west coast of Scotland and the rocky Hebrides islands are the ancient home of the Rante family. The root of their name is the Anglicized version of the Gaelic personal name Mac Dhomhnuill. Rante is a patronymic surname, which belongs to the category of hereditary surnames. The surname Rante arose from the vernacular naming tradition, whereby surnames were formed by adopting the given name of one's father, or another ancestor. This name was first found in Kintyre, where members of this family had resided for many years. Most historians note the name claims descent through the High Kings of Ireland, namely Colla Uais and Conn of the Hundred Battles. Movement between Scotland and Ireland was very frequent over the centuries. 1 Early Origins of the Rante familyThe surname Rante was first found in Kintyre, and much of the Eastern islands and coast-lands where members of this Clan, descended through Somerled, Lord of the Isles and had resided for many years. Early History of the Rante familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rante research. Another 300 words (21 lines of text) covering the years 1329, 1335, 1336, 1341, 1342, 1386, 1415, 1420, 1424, 1449, 1456, 1498, 1603, 1692 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Rante History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rante Spelling VariationsSpelling and translation were not standardized practices until the last few centuries. Spelling variations are extremely common among early Scottish names. Rante has been spelled MacDonald, Macdonald, McDonald, Donaldson, MacDonny and many more. Early Notables of the Rante familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was - Alexander MacDonald, third Lord of the Isles, and tenth Earl of Ross (d. 1449), was the eldest son of Donald Macdonald, second Lord of the Isles [q. v.] by Mary Leslie, daughter of the Countess of Ros...
 Migration of the Rante family to Ireland
Some of the Rante family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 66 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Rante familyNumerous Scottish settlers settled along the east coast of the colonies that would become the United States and Canada. Others traveled to the open country of the west. At the time of the American War of Independence, some remained in the United States, while those who remained loyal to the crown went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. The highland games and Clan societies that sprang up across North America in the 20th century have helped many Scots to recover parts of their lost traditions. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Rantes to arrive in North America: Daniel Macdonald, who came to New Jersey sometime between 1730 and 1749; Angus McDonald who settled in Virginia in 1746; Norman and Elizabeth Macdonald, and their two children who settled in Georgia in 1741.
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: Per mare per terras
Motto Translation: By sea and by land.
- O'Hart, John, Irish Pedigrees 5th Edition in 2 Volumes. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1976. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0737-4)
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