The annals of Scottish history reveal that Epircrummey was first used as a name by ancestors of the Pictish tribe of ancient
Scotland. The Epircrummey family lived in
Fife from a place named
Abercrombie (earlier Abarcrumbach), which is of Pictish origin, meaning "a place on the bendy river."
Early Origins of the Epircrummey family
The surname Epircrummey was first found in the county of
Fifeshire (Gaelic: Fìobh), in southeastern Scotland; an ancient Pictish kingdom, known as Fib, and still commonly known as the Kingdom of
Fife. Arguably, the first mention of the
Clan was in the
Ulster Chronicle as one of the clans that King Malcolm Ceanmore took north to quell the claims of MacBeth for the throne of
Scotland in 1057. Today, Abercrombie, or St. Monan's, is a parish, in the district of St. Andrew's.
Early History of the Epircrummey family
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Epircrummey Spelling Variations
Before the first dictionaries appeared in the last few
hundred years, scribes spelled according to sound.
spelling variations are common among Scottish names. Epircrummey has been spelled Abercrumby, Abircrumby, Abbircummy, Abbircromby, Abircombie, Abircromy, Abircrommbie, Abircromby, Abircrumme, Abircrumbye, Abercrombie, Abercromby, Abyrcrumby, Abyrcrumbie, Abbercrumbie, Abbercrommie, Ebercrombie and many more.
Early Notables of the Epircrummey family (pre 1700)
Notable amongst the
Clan at this time was Sir Alexander Abercromby of Birkenbog, 1st
Baronet (c.1603-1684), a Scottish politician; David Abercromby (died c. 1702) Scottish physician and writer; Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801), British lieutenant-general noted...
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Migration of the Epircrummey family to the New World and Oceana
In those unstable times, many had no choice but to leave their beloved homelands. Sickness and poverty hounded travelers to North America, but those who made it were welcomed with land and opportunity. These settlers gave the young nations of Canada and the United States a strong backbone as they stood up for their beliefs as United Empire Loyalists and in the American
War of Independence. In this century, the ancestors of these brave Scots have begun to recover their illustrious heritage through
Clan societies and other heritage organizations. Early passenger and immigration lists reveal many Scottish settlers bearing the name Epircrummey: Hugh Abercrombie who arrived in Charles Town in South Carolina in 1772; John in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1778; Mary in Maryland in 1775; John Abercromby in Jamaica in 1716.
The Epircrummey 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: Tace
Motto Translation: Keep Silence.