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![Show Contents]() McAbee History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The McAbee family's roots in Ireland stretch back to the year 1350, when they were imported to Ireland as mercenaries, or gallowglasses, from Scotland by the Irish chiefs of the O'Rourkes and the O'Reillys of Leitrim and Cavan. This family was named for the peculiar headgear it wore: the name McAbee comes from the Gaelic word Caba, meaning 'hat' or 'cap.' Thus, it belongs to the nickname category of surnames. Early Origins of the McAbee familyThe surname McAbee was first found in on the Isle of Arran in Scotland. Shortly after their arrival in Ireland in 1350, they became a recognized Breffny sept with their chief being "Constable of the two Breffnys". This would be their homeland for centuries. They were known as mercenaries to the O'Reillys and the O'Rourkes, but then became their own Sept in Breffny and their Chief was the 'Constable of the two Breffnys.' During the middle of the 14th century, they were granted lands in Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan and Meath. The MaCabes lost their estates after the battle of Aughrim in 1691. Early History of the McAbee familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McAbee research. Another 112 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1601, 1613, 1689, 1740 and 1810 are included under the topic Early McAbee History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McAbee Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: McAbbe, Caybe, McCaibe, MacAbe, Abee, McAbeee, McAbbee, Abbee, McCaybe, Cabe, Abeee, MacCabee, MacCabe, McCabe, Cabbe, McAbee, Caibe and many more. Early Notables of the McAbee familyMore information is included under the topic Early McAbee Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McAbee RankingIn the United States, the name McAbee is the 5,611st most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
 McAbee migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: McAbee Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Alice McAbee, aged 20, who immigrated to America, in 1893
McAbee Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Kate McAbee, who immigrated to the United States, in 1903
- Ghas McAbee, aged 42, who landed in America, in 1904
- Robert Austen McAbee, who immigrated to the United States, in 1908
- Lola J. McAbee, aged 17, who landed in America, in 1912
- Lola McAbee, aged 17, who settled in America, in 1913
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Contemporary Notables of the name McAbee (post 1700) | + |
- Robert S. McAbee, American psychiatrist and author
- T.L. McAbee, American researcher at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, California
- Palmer Braden McAbee (1894-1970), American blues harmonica player from Cherokee County, Alabama
- Cory McAbee (b. 1961), American writer, director and lead vocalist of the band Billy Nayer Show
- Bruce McAbee (b. 1951), American farmer and financial services executive, CEO of Farm Credit of New Mexico(2003–2008)
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: Aut vincere aut mori
Motto Translation: Either to conquer or die.
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McAbee migration to the United States 
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