While many Irish names are familiar, their past incarnations are often shrouded in mystery, reflecting the ancient Gaelic heritage of their bearers. The original Gaelic form of the name Cormican is Mac Cormaic, derived from the forename Cormac.
Early Origins of the Cormican family
The surname Cormican was first found in
Munster. The Cormacks of
Munster were of great antiquity and descended directly from Nathi, brother of Felim who was King of
Munster about the year 560 A.D. Cormac, son of Cabhsan, was the first
chieftain to be called Cormack, and, of course, MacCormack came later as a direct descendent, Mac or Mc signifying the 'son of'.
Early History of the Cormican family
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Cormican Spelling Variations
One explanation for the many variations is that scribes and church officials frequently spelled the name as it sounded: an imprecise method at best. Understandably then, various spellings of the surname Cormican were found in the many archives researched. These included Cormack, MacCormack, McCormack, McCormick, MacCormick, Cormac, Cormick, Cormyck, Kormack, Kormick, Cormach, Cormich, Cormiche and many more.
Early Notables of the Cormican family (pre 1700)
Notable amongst the family name at this time was Anne McCormac
(c. 1700-1782), birth name of Anne Bonny, born in Cork, the infamous Irish woman who became a famous pirate, operating in the Caribbean. After her capture in 1720, she and he female friend Read both "pleaded...
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Migration of the Cormican family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Cormican Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
- Bridget Cormican, aged 24, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Fitzjames"
- Thomas Cormican, aged 27, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Nugget" [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
South Australian Register. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Nugget 1858. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/nugget1858.shtml. - Patrick Cormican, aged 26, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Nugget" [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
South Australian Register. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Nugget 1858. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/nugget1858.shtml.
Contemporary Notables of the name Cormican (post 1700)
- Aaron Cormican, American professional surfer
- David Cormican (b. 1981), Canadian actor, producer and partner of Don Carmody Television
The Cormican 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: Sine Timore
Motto Translation: Without fear.