| ![Show Contents]() Andries History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland The ancestors of the Andries family were part of an ancient Scottish tribe called the Picts. The name Andries is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Aindreis, which means son of Andrew. Early Origins of the Andries familyThe surname Andries was first found in Inverness-shire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Nis) divided between the present day Scottish Council Areas of Highland and Western Isles, and consisting of a large northern mainland area and various island areas off the west coast, the shire was anciently both a Pictish and Norwegian stronghold, 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 Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Andries familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Andries research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1300 is included under the topic Early Andries History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Andries Spelling VariationsThe appearance of the printing press and the first dictionaries in the last few hundred years did much to standardize spelling. Prior to that time scribes spelled according to sound, a practice that resulted in many spelling variations. Andries has been spelled M'Andrew, M'Andrews, MacAndrew, MacAndrews and others. Early Notables of the Andries familyMore information is included under the topic Early Andries Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Andries RankingIn France, the name Andries is the 5,515th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1
 Andries migration to the United States | + |
The expense of the crossing to the North American colonies seemed small beside the difficulties of remaining in Scotland. It was a long and hard trip, but at its end lay the reward of freedom. Some Scots remained faithful to England and called themselves United Empire Loyalists, while others fought in the American War of Independence. Much of this lost Scottish heritage has been recovered in the last century through Clan societies and other patriotic Scottish organizations. A search of immigration and passenger lists revealed many important, early immigrants to North America bearing the name of Andries:
Andries Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Gertrud Andries, who arrived in America in 1648 2
Andries Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Hans Mighel Andries, who arrived in New York in 1709 2
- Koenraet Andries, who arrived in New York in 1709 2
- Peter Andries, who landed in New York in 1709 2
- Mattheis Andries, who landed in America in 1769 2
- Anna Apol Andries, who arrived in America in 1769 2
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Andries Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Peter Jacob Andries, who landed in Mississippi in 1849 2
- Andrew Andries, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1856 2
- John H Andries, who landed in Mississippi in 1882 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Andries (post 1700) | + |
- Dwayne Andries, American Republican politician, Candidate for Texas State House of Representatives 128th District, 1998 3
- Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius (1798-1853), leader of the Boers who was instrumental in the creation of the South African Republic
- Andries Christiaan Niemann (1927-1952), South African bronze medalist boxer at the 1952 Summer Olympics
- Andries Hendrik Potgieter (1792-1852), Voortrekker leader in South Africa, first head of state of Potchefstroom from 1840 and 1845
- Andries Petrus Treurnicht (b. 1921), South African politician
- Andries Van Patten, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Albany County, 1794-95 4
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: Fortuna juvat
Motto Translation: Fortune favours.
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- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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