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The Taneil family comes from the ancient Scottish Dalriadan clans of the mountainous west coast of Scotland. The name Taneil is derived from the personal name Donald. The name Taneil results from an erroneous Anglicization of the Gaelic name Mac Dhomnuill, which means son of Donald and is normally Anglicized MacDonald. The confusion is a result of the similar sound of the given names Daniel and Donald.
The surname Taneil was first found in Argyleshire, where they held a family seat from early times.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Taneil research. Another 156 words (11 lines of text) covering the year 1890 is included under the topic Early Taneil History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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 Taneil include MacDaniel, MacDaniell, MacDanell and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Taneil Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Another 50 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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 Taneil arrived in North America very early: Daniel MacDanell settled in New England in 1716; Angus, Anne, Dan, John and Mary MacDaniel settled in Maryland in 1747; Edward, Hugh, Isaac MacDaniel settled in Boston in 1769.