| ![Show Contents]() Geegee History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of GeegeeWhat does the name Geegee mean? The ancestors of the Geegee family were part of an ancient Scottish tribe called the Picts. They lived in the lands of Gagie, in the parish of Murroes in Angus. 1 Early Origins of the Geegee familyThe surname Geegee was first found in Angus (Gaelic: Aonghas), part of the Tayside region of northeastern Scotland, and present day Council Area of Angus, formerly known as Forfar or Forfarshire, where they held a family seat on the lands of Gagie in the parish of Murroes from very ancient times. "William Geky and Janet Geky had a tack of part of Cowpar Grange in 1453, and Paton or Patrick Geky appears as one of the Abbey's tenants in 1468 and 1473." 1 Early History of the Geegee familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Geegee research. Another 156 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1453, 1529, 1574, 1663, 1742, 1812, 1835, 1839, 1884, 1915 and 1924 are included under the topic Early Geegee History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Geegee Spelling VariationsIn medieval Scotland, names were more often spelled according to sound than any regular set of rules. An enormous number of spelling variations were the result. Over the years, the name Geegee has been spelled Geekie, Geikie, Geggie, Gagie, Geky and others. Early Notables of the Geegee familyAnother 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Geegee Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Geegee familyIn such difficult times, Ireland, Australia, and North America looked like better homes for many Scots. The trips were expensive and grueling, but also rewarding, as the colonies were havens for those unwelcome in the old country. That legacy did not die easily, though, and many were forced to fight for their freedom in the American War of Independence. The Scottish legacy has resurface in more recent times, though, through Clan societies, highland games, and other organizations. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the old Scottish name of Geegee: William Geeky who settled in Virginia in 1680.
- 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)
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