MacNaught History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the MacNaught family

The surname MacNaught was first found in Kirkcudbright, 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 MacNaught family

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MacNaught Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: MacKnight, MacKnyght, MacNaught, MacNaight, MacKnaught, MacKnaight, MacNight and many more.

Early Notables of the MacNaught family

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Migration of the MacNaught family to Ireland

Some of the MacNaught family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the MacNaught family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alexander, Andrew, David, Douglas, George, Hugh, James, John, Robert, Samuel and William McKnight all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860; Robert McNaight settled in Charleston in 1763..

Contemporary Notables of the name MacNaught (post 1700) +

Kyle MacNaught, American editor and actor, known for his work on The Old Space (2012) and Cable Fast News (2013)
Lyndsey Fay Macnaught, Australian actress
Jane Macnaught (1959-2014), British two-time BAFTA Award nominated television producer, best known for her work on Coronation Street and Stars in their Eyes
John Watson MacNaught PC (1904-1984), Canadian politician from Coleman, Prince Edward Island, Member of the Canadian Parliament for Prince (1945-1957), Solicitor General of Canada (1963-1965), Minister of Mines and Technical Surveys (1965)

The MacNaught 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: Nil durum volenti
Motto Translation: Nothing is difficult for the willing.