Early Origins of the McCoig family
The surname McCoig was first found in the
Hebrides (Gaelic: Na h-Eileanan Siar), in the present day Council Area of Western Isles, a region controlled by the Norwegians prior to the Treaty of Perth in 1266, where they held a
family seat in this wild and romantic highland territory. Their territories were first located in
Islay and they became associated as a sept of the MacDonald
Clan. Allegiances were important in this terrain. The Hebridean Islands were a refuge from Government intrusion. Later they were also found on the isle of Arran.
Early History of the McCoig family
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McCoig Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: MacQuaig, McQuaig, McQuag, MacQuag, MacCuaig, McCuaig, McCowag, MacCowag, McCrivag and many more.
Early Notables of the McCoig family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the McCoig family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
McCoig Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
- John McCoig, who arrived in South Carolina in 1828
Contemporary Notables of the name McCoig (post 1700)
- Robert S. McCoig (1937-1998), Scottish badminton player who held fifteen Scottish National singles titles; he represented Scotland in seven consecutive Thomas Cup championships (1957-1976)
- Archibald Blake McCoig (1873-1927), Canadian politician, Member of the Canadian Parliament for Kent (1917-1922), Senator for Kent, Ontario (1922-1927)
The McCoig 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: Per mare per terras
Motto Translation: By sea and by land.