The MacIvers surname is thought to have derived from an Old Norse
personal name Ivarr of uncertain origin. It became a given name in
Ireland,
Scotland and
Wales before becoming a hereditary surname.
Early Origins of the MacIvers family
The surname MacIvers was first found in
Dumbartonshire, 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 MacIvers family
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MacIvers Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: MacIver, MacIvor, MacCure, MacEure, MacUre and many more.
Early Notables of the MacIvers family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the MacIvers family to Ireland
Some of the MacIvers family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the MacIvers family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were:
Angus McIver, who settled in New
England in 1685;
Angus McIver, Anne McIver and Duncan McIver, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1774; J.McCiver, who settled in Baltimore in 1820 with his wife and children.
The MacIvers 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: Numquam obliviscar
Motto Translation: I will never forget.