| ![Show Contents]() Gookins History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of GookinsWhat does the name Gookins mean? The Gookins surname appeared in Gaelic as Mag Uiginn, which is probably derived from a Norse forename. The name is usually pronounced as "McGwiggen" in it's homeland County Tyrone (especially around Omagh). Early Origins of the Gookins familyThe surname Gookins was first found in County Tyrone (Irish:Tír Eoghain), the ancient territory of the O'Neills, now in the Province of Ulster, central Northern Ireland, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Gookins familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gookins research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1616, 1659 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Gookins History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gookins Spelling VariationsBefore widespread literacy came to Ireland, a name was often recorded under several different variations during the life of its bearer. Accordingly, numerous spelling variations were revealed in the search for the origin of the name Gookins family name. Variations found include MacGuigan, MacGoogan, MacGougan,MacGookin, MacGuckin, MacGugan, MacQuiggan, MacWiggin, MacGucken, MacGuckian, MacGuiggan, MacGuighan and many more. Early Notables of the Gookins familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gookins Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Gookins familyThousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name Gookins: Andrew, Charles, Francis, Patrick, MacGucken, who all settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1840 and 1870; Henry MacGuckian settled in Philadelphia in 1843.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Gookins (post 1700) | + |
- Samuel Barnes Gookins (1809-1880), American politician, Member of Indiana State House of Representatives, 1851-52; Justice of Indiana State Supreme Court, 1854-57 1
- Milo Gookins, American Democratic Party politician, Postmaster at Clinton, Indiana, 1829-35 2
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: Semper patriae servire presto
Motto Translation: Always ready to serve my country
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 21) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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