Abbee History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland
Scotland

Etymology of Abbee

What does the name Abbee mean?

The ancestors of the Abbee family come from the ancient Scottish kingdom of Dalriada. The family name comes from the Gaelic form Mac-Aba, which means son of the Abbot.

Early Origins of the Abbee family

The surname Abbee was first found in on the Isle of Arran, where they held a family seat from early times. The family name Abbee first 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 Abbee family

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Abbee Spelling Variations

Historical recordings of the name Abbee include many spelling variations. They are the result of repeated translations of the name from Gaelic to English and inconsistencies in spelling rules. They include MacCabe, McCabe, McAbe, MacAbe and others.

Early Notables of the Abbee family

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Migration of the Abbee family to Ireland

Some of the Abbee family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 72 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 Abbee family

Dalriadan families proliferated in North America. Their descendants still populate many communities in the eastern parts of both the United States and Canada. Some settled in Canada as United Empire Loyalists, in the wake of the American War of Independence. Families on both sides of the border have recovered much of their heritage in the 20th century through Clan societies and highland games. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Abbee or a variant listed above: Andrew, Anne, Bernard, Bridget, Charles, Edward, Francis, Hugh, James, John, Mary, Michael, Patrick, Peter, and Thomas MacCabe, all arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1820 and 1860..

The Abbee Motto +

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: Aut Vincere Aut Mori
Motto Translation: Either to conquer or die.