| ![Show Contents]() MacIel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Ireland Etymology of MacIelWhat does the name MacIel mean? The ancestors of the MacIel family come from the ancient Scottish kingdom of Dalriada. Their surname comes from the given name Ian or John. John is the most common personal name in the Highlands. The Gaelic form of the name is Mac Iain. Early Origins of the MacIel familyThe surname MacIel was first found in Argyllshire (Gaelic erra Ghaidheal), the region of western Scotland corresponding roughly with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata, in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Argyll and Bute, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the MacIel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacIel research. Another 166 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1292, 1340, 1618, 1667, 1717, 1777, 1808, 1875 and 1890 are included under the topic Early MacIel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. MacIel Spelling VariationsMedieval spelling was at best an intuitive process, and translation between Gaelic and English was no more effective. These factors caused an enormous number of spelling variations in Dalriadan names. In fact, it was not uncommon to see a father and son who spelled their name differently. Over the years, MacIel has been spelled MacIan, MacAne, MacKane, MacKean, MacKain and others. Early Notables of the MacIel familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was Archibald McKain (1717-1777), Scottish Shoemaker and Burgess of Elgin, Morayshire, who became the 15th Chief of MacIain of Ardnamurchan. Also of note was Thomas M'kean of Delaware, one of the signers of the American Declaration of Independence.John Canne (d. 1667?)...
Another 48 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early MacIel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. MacIel RankingIn the United States, the name MacIel is the 5,905th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 Migration of the MacIel family to IrelandSome of the MacIel family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 80 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the MacIel familySettlers from Scotland put down roots in communities all along the east coast of North America. Some moved north from the American colonies to Canada as United Empire Loyalists during the American War of Independence. As Clan societies and highland games started in North America in the 20th century many Scots rediscovered parts of their heritage. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name MacIel were among those contributors: John MacKane settled in Carolina in 1806; Alexander, John, Peter, Thomas MacKane all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860; James MacKean settled in Carolina in 1767.
| Contemporary Notables of the name MacIel (post 1700) | + |
- Marco Antônio de Oliveira Maciel (1940-2021), Brazilian politician, lawyer, and law school professor who served as the 22nd Vice President of Brazil from 1995 to 2002
- Marcial Maciel Degollado LC (1920-2008), Mexican Catholic priest who founded the Legion of Christ and the Regnum Christi movement
- Lucía Maciel (b. 1970), Argentine actress and television reporter
- Francisco Maciel García (b. 1964), former tennis player from Mexico
- Francisco Antonio Maciel (1757-1807), Montevidean Criollo industrialist and philanthropist, known as the "father of the poor"
- Antônio Vicente Mendes Maciel (1830-1897), birth name of Antônio Conselheiro, a Brazilian religious leader, preacher, and founder of the village of Canudos
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: In hope I byde
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