Begge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Begge

What does the name Begge mean?

The clans of the Pictish people in ancient Scotland were the ancestors of the first people to use the name Begge. It was a name for a person who was small of stature or little deriving from the Gaelic word beag.

Early Origins of the Begge family

The surname Begge 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 ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Begge family

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Begge Spelling Variations

In the Middle ages, spelling and translation were not yet regulated by any general rules. spelling variations in names were common even among members of one family unit. Begge has appeared Begg, Beg, Begge, Beggs and others.

Early Notables of the Begge family

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Migration of the Begge family to Ireland

Some of the Begge family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Begge family

Faced by this persecution and the generally unstable political climate of those days, many Scots chose to leave their homeland for Ireland, Australia, and North America in search of greater opportunity and freedom. The colonies across the Atlantic were the most popular choice, but a passage there was neither cheap nor easily suffered. Passengers arrived sick and poor, but those who made it intact often found land and more tolerant societies in which to live. These brave settlers formed the backbone of the burgeoning nations of Canada and the United States. It is only this century that the ancestors of these families have begun to recover their collective identity through the patriotic highland games and Clan societies that have sprung up throughout North America. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Begge: Miles Begg who settled in Virginia in 1716; William Begg settled in Charles Town in 1767; Adam Beg settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1768; Thomas Beggs settled in Virginia in 1650. The family also settled in Newfoundland in the 19th century..