Show ContentsChaipe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Chaipe Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Etymology of Chaipe

What does the name Chaipe mean?

An ancient Pictish-Scottish family was the first to use the name Chaipe. It is a name for someone who lived in Stirling (now part of the modern region of Central), where the name can be found since very early times.

Early Origins of the Chaipe family

The surname Chaipe was first found in Stirlingshire, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Chaipe family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chaipe research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1713 is included under the topic Early Chaipe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chaipe Spelling Variations

During the Middle Ages, there was no basic set of rules and scribes wrote according to sound. The correct spelling of Scottish names were further compromised after many haphazard translations from Gaelic to English and back. Spelling variations of the name Chaipe include Cheap, Cheaps, Cheape, Chaip, Chaipe and others.

Early Notables of the Chaipe family

More information is included under the topic Early Chaipe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Chaipe family

Scots left their country by the thousands to travel to Australia and North America. Desperate for freedom and an opportunity to fend for themselves, many paid huge fees and suffered under terrible conditions on long voyages. Still, for those who made the trip, freedom and opportunity awaited. In North America, many fought their old English oppressors in the American War of Independence. In recent years, Scottish heritage has been an increasingly important topic, as Clan societies and other organizations have renewed people's interest in their history. An examination of passenger and immigration lists shows many early settlers bearing the name of Chaipe: Patrick Cheap who arrived in Boston Massachusetts in 1712.

The Chaipe 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: Ditat virtus
Motto Translation: Virtue enriches.


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