The Abirkeirdoh family name was first used by descendants of the Pictish people of ancient
Scotland. It is a name for someone who lived in the old barony of Aberkirder, in Banffshire.
Early Origins of the Abirkeirdoh family
The surname Abirkeirdoh was first found in
Banffshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Bhanbh), former Scottish county located in the northeasterly Grampian region of
Scotland, now of divided between the Council Areas of Moray and
Aberdeenshire, in the old barony of Aberkirder, where one of the first of the
Clan on record was John Aberkirder who rendered homage to King Edward 1st of
England, in 1296.
[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3) Aberchirder is a village, in the parish of Marnoch, "derived from Sir David Aberkerder, Thane of Aberkerder, who lived about the year 1400, and possessed great property here."
[2]CITATION[CLOSE]
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Early History of the Abirkeirdoh family
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Abirkeirdoh Spelling Variations
Scribes in the Middle Ages did not have access to a set of spelling rules. They spelled according to sound, the result was a great number of
spelling variations. In various documents, Abirkeirdoh has been spelled Aberkirder, Aberkerdour, Aberchirdour and others.
Early Notables of the Abirkeirdoh family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Abirkeirdoh family to Ireland
Some of the Abirkeirdoh family moved to
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Migration of the Abirkeirdoh family to the New World and Oceana
The cruelties suffered under the new government forced many to leave their ancient homeland for the freedom of the North American colonies. Those who arrived safely found land, freedom, and opportunity for the taking. These hardy settlers gave their strength and perseverance to the young nations that would become the United States and Canada. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Abirkeirdoh: James Aberkirder who settled in Virginia in 1690.
The Abirkeirdoh 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: Pro rege et patria
Motto Translation: For King and country.