Arnett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Arnett was first used as a surname by descendants of the Pictish people of ancient Scotland. The ancestors of the Arnett family lived in the lands of Arnott in the parish of Portmoak in Kinross (now part of the region of Tayside), where one of the first times the name was listed was in 1150 when Michael de Arnoth was mentioned.

Early Origins of the Arnett family

The surname Arnett was first found in the lands of Arnott in the parish of Portmoak, Kinross-shire. The first chief, recorded, Michael Arnott, held those lands about 1150. David, of Fifeshire, his successor was recorded in 1296 when he paid homage to King Edward 1st of England.

Early History of the Arnett family

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Arnett Spelling Variations

Repeated and inaccurate translation of Scottish names from Gaelic to English and back resulted in a wide variety of spelling variations with single names. Arnett has appeared Arnott, Arnot, Arnatt, Arnocht, Arnote, Arnett, Anetts, Arnette, Ernot, Ernott, Annett, Annetts and many more.

Early Notables of the Arnett family

Notable amongst the Clan at this time was David Arnot, C.R.S.A., (fl. 1497- c. 1536), Scottish canon regular and bishop from Arnot, Fife, Rector of Kirkforthar, Fife in 1497, Archdeacon of Lothian in 1498; Sir Michael Arnot, 1st Baronet (d. c. 1680) of Arnot in the County of Fife; and his son, Charles Arnot (d. before 1652) represented Kinross in the Scottish Parliament. Further to the south in England, Peter Annet (1693-1769)...
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Arnett Ranking

In the United States, the name Arnett is the 2,498^th most popular surname with an estimated 12,435 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Arnett family to Ireland

Some of the Arnett family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Arnett migration to the United States +

Many Scottish families suffered enormous hardships and were compelled to leave their country of birth. They traveled to Ireland and Australia, but mostly to the colonies of North America, where many found the freedom and opportunity they sought. It was not without a fight, though, as many were forced to stand up and defend their freedom in the American War of Independence. The ancestors of these Scots abroad have rediscovered their heritage in the last century through the Clan societies and other organizations that have sprung up across North America. Immigration and passenger ship lists show some important early immigrants bearing the name Arnett:

Arnett Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Edward Arnett, who landed in Maryland in 1680 2

Arnett Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jacob Arnett, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1727 2

Arnett Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

P Arnett, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 2
Joh. Arnett, aged 24, who immigrated to America from Russland, in 1892
Mrs. J. H. Arnett, aged 52, who immigrated to the United States, in 1893
Mrs. W. Arnett, aged 29, who landed in America, in 1893
Rebecca L. Arnett, aged 26, who immigrated to America, in 1893
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Arnett Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

George Percy Arnett, aged 28, who settled in America from St. Bookham, Surrey, in 1903
Clarence Arnett, who settled in America, in 1904
Bertha Arnett, aged 6, who immigrated to the United States, in 1906
May Arnett, aged 1, who immigrated to the United States, in 1906
Mr. J. H. Arnett, aged 38, who settled in America, in 1907
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Arnett migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Arnett Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Miss Ann Arnett, (b. 1783), aged 31, English house keeper who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 14 years for receiving stolen goods, transported aboard the "Broxbournebury" in January 1814, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 3
Mr. Daniel Arnett, British Convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Coromandel" on 27th October 1819, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 4
Mr. Samuel Arnett, English convict who was convicted in Chester, Cheshire, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Duncan" on 10th December 1840, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 5
John Arnett, English convict from Surrey, who was transported aboard the "Adelaide" on August 08, 1849, settling in Van Diemen's Land and Port Phillip, Australia 6

Arnett migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Arnett Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Robert Arnett, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Celestial Queen" in 1870

Contemporary Notables of the name Arnett (post 1700) +

Edward McCollin Arnett (1922-2022), American chemist, member of the National Academy of Sciences
Bishop Benjamin W. Arnett (1838-1906), American educator and minister
Jon Dwane "Jaguar Jon" Arnett (1935-2021), American professional football player, a first-team All-American out of USC and Manual Arts High School, inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
Ulysses N. Arnett, Democratic President of the West Virginia Senate from 1877 to 1879
Ross Harold Arnett Jr. (1919-1999), American entomologist
Peter Gregg Arnett (b. 1934), New Zealand-American journalist
Floyd Arnett, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1928 7
Edgar Arnett, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Kentucky State House of Representatives 77th District, 1950-51 7
Ed J. Arnett, American Democratic Party politician, Chair of Cole County Democratic Party, 1943 7
Dixon Arnett (b. 1938), American Republican politician, Member of California State Assembly 26th District, 1970-73; Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972 7
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The Arnett 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: Speratum et completum
Motto Translation: Hoped for and Fulfilled.