| ![Show Contents]() Amooty History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of AmootyWhat does the name Amooty mean? The Amooty family name was first used by descendants of the Pictish people of ancient Scotland. It is a name for someone who lived at Auchmuty, in the parish of Markinch, in the county of Fifeshire. Early Origins of the Amooty familyThe surname Amooty was first found in Fife, where they were chiefs of the lands known as Auchmuty in the parish of Markinch. The first on record was Rotheri of Auchmuty in the year 1296, followed by Florence in 1334 who confirmed the lands of Auchmuty in 1334. Early History of the Amooty familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Amooty research. Another 203 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1466, 1517, 1600, 1606, 1610, 1650 and 1669 are included under the topic Early Amooty History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Amooty Spelling VariationsScribes 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, Amooty has been spelled Auchmuty, Achmuty, Auchmutie, Achmutie, Auchmouttie, Admuty, Achmoutie, Admowty, Auchmowtie, Achinmoutie, Auchinmouttie, Achmuty, Admuty, Auchmouthie, Auchmutty, Auchmoody and many more. Early Notables of the Amooty familyMore information is included under the topic Early Amooty Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Amooty family to IrelandSome of the Amooty family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 33 words (2 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 Amooty familyThe 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 Amooty: G. P. Auchmoody who arrived in San Francisco Cal. in 1852.
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: Dum spiro spero
Motto Translation: While I have breath I hope.
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