MacBruom History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the MacBruom family come from the ancient Scottish kingdom of Dalriada. The family name comes from the Gaelic name Maca'Bhriuthainn, which literally means the son of a judge. Early Origins of the MacBruom familyThe surname MacBruom was first found in on the Isle of Islay. Later, Andro McBrome, the burgess of Kirkcudbright, was charged with intromitting with pirates, 1576. Joannes McBromius appears in 1655 with his name in Latin form and Margaret McKbroome in the parish of Stonykirk, 1684. 1 Early History of the MacBruom familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacBruom research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1685 is included under the topic Early MacBruom History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. MacBruom Spelling VariationsHistorical recordings of the name MacBruom include many spelling variations. They are the result of repeated translations of the name from Gaelic to English and inconsistencies in spelling rules. They include MacBroom, MacBrayne and others. Early Notables of the MacBruom familyMore information is included under the topic Early MacBruom Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the MacBruom familyDalriadan families proliferated in North America. Their descendants still populate many communities in the eastern parts of both the United States and Canada. Some settled in Canada as United Empire Loyalists, in the wake of the American War of Independence. Families on both sides of the border have recovered much of their heritage in the 20th century through Clan societies and highland games. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name MacBruom or a variant listed above: Lough MacBrane settled in South Carolina in 1716; Patrick MacBraan settled in Pennsylvania in 1871.
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: Fortis ceu leo fidus Motto Translation: As strong as a dependable lion.
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