Carreth History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Carreth

What does the name Carreth mean?

The roots of the name Carreth are found among the Strathclyde-Briton people of the ancient Scottish/English Borderlands. Carreth was originally found in the lands of Carruth (Carreth in 1359) in the parish of Kilmalcolm, Renfrewshire. "The surname is mainly confined to the shire. " 1

Early Origins of the Carreth family

The surname Carreth was first found in Renfrewshire. A very rare surname, Alexander Corruich was a witness in Renfrewshire in 1575 and Jean Carruth was charged with attending conventicles in Dairy in 1686. Several people named Corruith were burgesses of Dumbarton in seventeenth century. 1

Early History of the Carreth family

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Carreth Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that rules have developed and the process of spelling according to sound has been abandoned. Scottish names from before that time tend to appear under many different spelling variations. Carreth has been spelled Carruth, Carreth, Corruich, Corruith and others.

Early Notables of the Carreth family

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Migration of the Carreth family to Ireland

Some of the Carreth family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 82 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Carreth family

Unwelcome in their beloved homeland, many Scots sailed for the colonies of North America. There, they found land and freedom, and even the opportunity to make a new nation in the American War of Independence. These Scottish settlers played essential roles in the founding of the United States, and the shaping of contemporary North America. Among them: John Carruthers arrived in New York in 1804; followed by Robert and William who also arrived in New York in 1804; John and Sarah arrived in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1772..

The Carreth 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: Promptus et fidelis
Motto Translation: Ready and faithful.

Sources +

Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)