Cranney Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The story of the Cranney family is rich with Scottish history. It begins in the ancient kingdom of Dalriada where Cranney evolved as a name for some who lived on the island of Jura in the Inner Hebrides. The name is derived from Gaelic Mac Crain.

Cranney Early Origins

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The surname Cranney was first found in the islands of Jura and Islay, 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.

Cranney Spelling Variations

Historical recordings of the name Cranney include many spelling variations. They include They are the result of repeated translations of the name from Gaelic to English and inconsistencies in spelling rules. MacCraney, Craney, Crainey, MacCrain, McCranie, MacCranny, MacCranne, MacCranney, MacCrayne and many more.

Cranney Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cranney research. Another 221 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 180 , 1625, 1649, 1856 and 128. are included under the topic Early Cranney History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cranney Early Notables (pre 1700)

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

Cranney In Ireland

Some of the Cranney family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 125 words (9 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

Scottish settlers arrived in many of the communities that became the backbones of the United States and Canada. Many stayed, but some headed west for the endless open country of the prairies. In the American War of Independence, many Scots who remained loyal to England re-settled in Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Scots across North America were able to recover much of their lost heritage in the 20th century as Clan societies and highland games sprang up across North America. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Cranneys to arrive on North American shores:

Cranney Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Cranney, aged 19, who arrived in America, in 1892

Cranney Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Patrick Cranney, aged 20, who arrived in America, in 1902
Kate Cranney, aged 30, who arrived in America from Newmarket, Ireland, in 1910
Kathlene Cranney, aged 0, who arrived in America from Newmarket, Ireland, in 1910
Mary A. Cranney, aged 30, who arrived in America from Newry, Ireland, in 1910
Rose Ann Cranney, aged 26, who arrived in America from Banbridge, Ireland, in 1913
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Contemporary Notables of the name Cranney (post 1700)

Kevin Cranney, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008 ^[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 13) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Ciril D. Cranney, American Democrat politician, Member of Wyoming State House of Representatives, 1950 ^[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 13) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Sean Cranney (b. 1973), Australian former association football player who played from 1992 to 2000, member of the Australian National Team (1996-1997)
Martin Cranney (1795-1870), Irish-born, Canadian politician who represented Northumberland County in the 14th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly from 1847 to 1850

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: Amor proximi
Motto Translation: The love of our neighbor.

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Citations

^ The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 13) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html

Other References

Robb H. Amanda and Andrew Chesler. Encyclopedia of American Family Names. New York: Haper Collins, 1995. Print. (ISBN 0-06-270075-8).
Donaldson, Gordon and Robert S. Morpeth. Who's Who In Scotish History. Wales: Welsh Academic Press, 1996. Print. (ISBN 186057-0054).
Bain, Robert. The Clans and Tartans of Scotland. Glasgow & London: Collins, 1968. Print. (ISBN 000411117-6).
Hinde, Thomas Ed. The Domesday Book England's Heritage Then and Now. Surrey: Colour Library Books, 1995. Print. (ISBN 1-85833-440-3).
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).
Crozier, William Armstrong Edition. Crozier's General Armory A Registry of American Families Entitled to Coat Armor. New York: Fox, Duffield, 1904. Print.
Best, Hugh. Debrett's Texas Peerage. New York: Coward-McCann, 1983. Print. (ISBN 069811244X).
Papworth, J.W and A.W Morant. Ordinary of British Armorials. London: T.Richards, 1874. Print.
Matthews, John. Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book. London: John Matthews, 1911. Print.
Paul, Sir James Balfour. An Ordinary of Arms Contained in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland Second Edition. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1903. Print.
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The Cranney Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Cranney Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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