McKie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The McKie family comes from the ancient Scottish Dalriadan clans of the mountainous west coast of Scotland. The name McKie is derived from the personal name Aodh, which is often Anglicized as Hugh. The Gaelic form of the name is Mac Aoidh, which means son of Aodh.

Early Origins of the McKie family

The surname McKie was first found in Ayrshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Àir), formerly a county in the southwestern Strathclyde region of Scotland, that today makes up the Council Areas of South, East, and North Ayrshire, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland.

Early History of the McKie family

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McKie Spelling Variations

Translation in medieval times was an undeveloped science and was often carried out without due care. For this reason, many early Scottish names appeared radically altered when written in English. The spelling variations of McKie include Mackie, Mackey, MacHugh and others.

Early Notables of the McKie family

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McKie Ranking

In the United States, the name McKie is the 9,308^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Migration of the McKie family to Ireland

Some of the McKie family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 57 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

McKie migration to the United States +

The hardy Scots who made the crossing settled all along the east coast of North America and in the great west that was just then opening up. At the time of the American War of Independence, many United Empire Loyalists moved north from the American colonies to Canada. Scottish national heritage became better known in North America in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic events. An examination of immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name McKie arrived in North America very early:

McKie Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jean McKie, aged 2, who arrived in New York in 1774 2
Mary McKie, who arrived in New York in 1774 2
George McKie, aged 48, who landed in New York in 1775 2
Samuel McKie, aged 26, who landed in New York, NY in 1775 2
John McKie, aged 47, who landed in New York in 1799 2

McKie Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Peter McKie, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1800 2
William McKie, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1800 2
Henry McKie, aged 30, who arrived in New York in 1812 2
Andrew McKie, aged 29, who arrived in New York in 1812 2
Thomas McKie, who arrived in America in 1843 2
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

McKie migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

McKie Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Alexander, David, Janet, Jean, and Samuel McKie, all, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1775

McKie migration to Australia +

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

McKie Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Daniel McKie, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Ceylon" in 1850 3
Miss Margaret McKie who was convicted in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England for 7 years , transported aboard the "Aurora" on 22nd April 1851, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 4

McKie 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:

McKie Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Jane McKie a housewife, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Romulus" in 1862
Elizabeth McKie, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Romulus" in 1862
William John McKie, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Romulus" in 1862
Mr. David P. Mckie, (b. 1841), aged 22, British sawyer, from Lanarkshire travelling from London aboard the ship "Metropolis" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 16th June 1863 5
Mr. James Mckie, (b. 1840), aged 24, British ploughman travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Indian Empire" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 24th March 1864 5
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Contemporary Notables of the name McKie (post 1700) +

Jason A. McKie (b. 1980), American former football fullback who played from 2002 to 2010
Roy McKie, American illustrator of children's books, best known for his work on many Dr. Seuss books
Aaron Fitzgerald McKie (b. 1972), American retired professional NBA basketball player
William McKie, American politician, Farmer-Labor Candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 15th District, 1936 6
Stanley G. McKie, American Republican politician, Member of Ohio State Senate from Hamilton County; Elected 1938 6
James McKie Jr., American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Washington County, 1842 6
George McKie, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Washington County, 1835 6
David McKie (b. 1935), British journalist, historian and former deputy editor of The Guardian
Angus McKie (b. 1951), English artist and colorist in the comics industry
Ronald Cecil Hamlyn McKie (1909-1991), Australian novelist and journalist from Toowoomba, Queensland; he jointly won the Miles Franklin Award and FAW Barbara Ramsden Award for The Mango Tree, 1974
... (Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The McKie 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: Labore
Motto Translation: By labour.