The
Picts of ancient
Scotland were the tribe of the ancestors of the Endrowe family. The name Endrowe is derived from the baptismal name Andrew which in Greek means manly. The name was popular as both a
personal name and a surname, likely because it was the name of Scotland's patron saint. In Gaelic the name is Aindrea and Anndra which again means manly.
Early Origins of the Endrowe family
The surname Endrowe was first found in
Caithness (Gaelic: Gallaibh), the northern tip of
Scotland, a Norse/Viking controlled region from the 9th century, which became the Earldom of
Caithness. This family was strongly associated with the
Clan Ross. It was originally known as the
Clan Siol Andrea, meaning the race of Andrew. However, from about the year 1100 the Andrews moved south to the
Dumfriesshire area of southwest
Scotland. Duncan Andrew, Chief of the
Clan, rendered homage to
King Edward I of
England in 1296.
[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
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) Some of the family were found further south in
England, specifically at Shotley in
Northumberland where "Shotley Hall is said to have been built by Dr. Andrews, physician to the first royal Duke of Cumberland."
[2]CITATION[CLOSE]
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Early History of the Endrowe family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Endrowe research.
Another 130 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1395, 1463, 1600, 1958, 1600, 1661, 1660, 1661, 1659, 1649, 1650 and are included under the topic Early Endrowe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Endrowe Spelling Variations
Scribes in the Middle Ages did not have access to a set of spelling rules. They spelled according to sound, the result was a great number of
spelling variations. In various documents, Endrowe has been spelled Andrew, Andrews, MacAndrew, Androw, Androe, Andro and many more.
Early Notables of the Endrowe family (pre 1700)
Notable amongst the
Clan at this time was Alexander Andrew, Sergeant of Aberdeen; Phineas Andrews (ca. 1600-1661), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1660 to 1661; and Sir Thomas...
Another 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Endrowe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Endrowe family to Ireland
Some of the Endrowe family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 143 words (10 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 Endrowe family to the New World and Oceana
The cruelties suffered under the new government forced many to leave their ancient homeland for the freedom of the North American colonies. Those who arrived safely found land, freedom, and opportunity for the taking. These hardy settlers gave their strength and perseverance to the young nations that would become the United States and Canada. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Endrowe: Ralph Andrew, son of Thomas Andrew of Carlisle, who landed in America in 1664; John Andrew, son of Sir John Andrew of Charlton, landed in 1650; William Andrew settled in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a ships captain who settled in 1634.
The Endrowe 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: Victrix fortuna sapientia
Motto Translation: Wisdom is the conqueror of fortune.