| ![Show Contents]() Kyes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of KyesWhat does the name Kyes mean? The Kyes surname is thought to have emerged from several different sources. In Northern England and Scotland, it comes from the Old Norse "ká," which meant "jackdaw." It also came from the Breton and Old Welsh word "Cai," and the Cornish word "Key," both of which meant "wharf." And, in some instances, this surname is no doubt derived from the Old English "Coeg," which meant "key." Early Origins of the Kyes familyThe surname Kyes was first found in Yorkshire, but the surname was also found in Lincolnshire, and Cambridgeshire as far back as the 13th century. One of the first records in Scotland was the Kae family of Croslats who were and "old family" of West Lothian. The Keay spelling was quite popular in Perthshire. Philip Qua was listed in Aberdeen in 1317 and Donald Ka was listed there too in 1399. Thomas Kaa was on an inquest taken at Berwick-on-Tweed in 1370. Patrick Ka was burgess of Linkithgow until his death in 1445. 1 The "Mac" prefix seems is difficult to clarify. Some Mackay (Macaoid) families may have shortened their name. Early History of the Kyes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kyes research. Another 154 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1219, 1246, 1372, 1500, 1640 and 1704 are included under the topic Early Kyes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kyes Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kay, Kaye and others. Early Notables of the Kyes familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kyes Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Kyes family to IrelandSome of the Kyes family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 37 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Kyes migration to the United States | + |
Kyes Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Henrich Kyes, aged 29, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Kyes (post 1700) | + |
- John F. Kyes, American Republican politician, Member of Massachusetts State House of Representatives Thirteenth Worcester District, 1923-24 3
- Benjamin A. Kyes, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives from Ingham County 1st District, 1916, 1930; Mayor of Lansing, Michigan, 1920-22 4
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: Kynd Kynn Knawne Kepe
Motto Translation: Keep your own kin-kind.
- 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)
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 6) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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