M'kim History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland
Ireland

Etymology of M'kim

What does the name M'kim mean?

The root of the ancient Dalriadan-Scottish name M'kim is the personal name Simon, or from Sim, which is a diminutive form of that name. The Gaelic forms of the name are Mac Shim, meaning son of Sim. or Mac Shimidh, meaning son of Simon.

Early Origins of the M'kim family

The surname M'kim was first found in the Isle of Bute, in western Scotland where they held lands anciently granted by the King of Scotland.

Early History of the M'kim family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our M'kim research. Another 210 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1333, 1506, 1529, 1539, 1542, 1550, 1586, 1609, 1641 and 1890 are included under the topic Early M'kim History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

M'kim Spelling Variations

The translation of Gaelic names in the Middle Ages was not a task undertaken with great care. Records from that era show an enormous number of spelling variations, even in names referring to the same person. Over the years M'kim has appeared as M'Shimis, M'Shimmie, M'Kimmie, M'Kim, M'Kym, M'Kymme, M'Shiomoun, M'Kin and many more.

Early Notables of the M'kim family

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Migration of the M'kim family to Ireland

Some of the M'kim family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 60 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

M'kim migration to the United States +

Many settled along the east coast of what would become the United States and Canada. As the American War of Independence broke out, those who remained loyal to the crown went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of these hardy Dalriadan-Scottish settlers began to recover their collective history in the 20th century with the advent of the vibrant culture fostered by highland games and Clan societies in North America. Highland games, Clan societies, and other organizations generated much renewed interest in Scottish heritage in the 20th century. The M'kim were among the earliest of the Scottish settlers as immigration passenger lists have shown:

M'kim Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Phillipina Ann Margerat M'Kim, who settled in Philadelphia in 1729

M'kim Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Bernard M'Kim, who settled in Philadelphia in 1852
Hugh M'Kim, who settled in Philadelphia in 1868

The M'kim 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: Je suis prest
Motto Translation: I am ready.