The annals of Scottish history reveal that Achterloney was first used as a name by descendants of the Pictish tribe of ancient
Scotland. The Achterloney family lived in Auchterlonie, near Forfar, in the county of Angus.
Early Origins of the Achterloney family
The surname Achterloney was first found in
Forfarshire part of the Tayside region of North Eastern
Scotland, and present day Council Area of
Angus, where they were anciently an old family of
Angus seated on the lands of Auchterlonie near Forfar from about the year 1200. The first on record was John Auchterlonie who exchanged his lands for his son's lands of Kenny, later Kelly, in 1226.
Early History of the Achterloney family
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Achterloney Spelling Variations
During the Middle Ages, there was no basic set of rules and scribes wrote according to sound. The correct spelling of Scottish names were further compromised after many haphazard translations from Gaelic to English and back.
Spelling variations of the name Achterloney include Auchterlonie, Auchterlony, Ochterlonie, Ochterlony, Ouchterlony, Ochterlonee, Aughterlony, Aughterloney, Aughterlonie, Auchterlowney, Auchterlownie, Achterlonie, Achterlony, Oughterlonie and many more.
Early Notables of the Achterloney family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Achterloney family to the New World and Oceana
Scots left their country by the thousands to travel to
Australia and North America. Desperate for freedom and an opportunity to fend for themselves, many paid huge fees and suffered under terrible conditions on long voyages. Still, for those who made the trip, freedom and opportunity awaited. In North America, many fought their old English oppressors in the American
War of Independence. In recent years, Scottish heritage has been an increasingly important topic, as
Clan societies and other organizations have renewed people's interest in their history. An examination of passenger and immigration lists shows many early settlers bearing the name of Achterloney: John Auchterlony who settled in Maryland in 1740.
The Achterloney 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: Deus mihi adjutor
Motto Translation: God is my helper.