| ![Show Contents]() McEntee History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The surname McEntee comes from the Irish Gaelic Mac an tSaoi, pronounced "Mac un tee." The Irish word "saoi" denotes a scholar, or, a 'cultured' person. Early Origins of the McEntee familyThe surname McEntee was first found in the ancient territory of Oriel, which is now comprised of Counties Monaghan and Louth. Early History of the McEntee familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McEntee research. Another 25 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1828 and 1891 are included under the topic Early McEntee History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McEntee Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: MacEntee, McEntee, MacEtye, MacYntie, MacAtee and others. Early Notables of the McEntee familyMore information is included under the topic Early McEntee Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McEntee RankingIn the United States, the name McEntee is the 10,454th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1]
 McEntee migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: McEntee Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- John McEntee, who emigrated from Ireland in 1737
McEntee Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Bryan McEntee and his family, who arrived in Baltimore in 1827
- John McEntee, who landed in New York in 1834
- Owen McEntee, who was naturalized in New York in 1837
- Mary McEntee, who landed in Boston in 1848
- Hugh McEntee, who was naturalized in Georgia in 1854
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| McEntee migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: McEntee Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Mich McEntee, who sailed to Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834
- Jane and John McEntee, who immigrated to Quebec in 1834
- Michael McEntee, aged 29, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Betsy Heron" from Belfast, Ireland
- Patrick McEntee, who was recorded in a census in Toronto in 1871
| McEntee migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: McEntee Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Margaret McEntee, aged 19, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1853 aboard the ship "Epaminondas" [2]
- Thomas McEntee, aged 19, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Frenchman"
| McEntee migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: McEntee Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Patrick McEntee, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Loch Fleet" in 1878
| Contemporary Notables of the name McEntee (post 1700) | + |
- Mike McEntee, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2001
- Gerald W. McEntee, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; Member of Democratic National Committee from Pennsylvania, 2004-08
- Edward Matthew McEntee (1906-1981), American politician, Member of Rhode Island State House of Representatives, 1934; U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island, 1952; Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit, 1965-76
- Charles F. McEntee, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1940
- James Joseph McEntee (1884-1957), American machinist and labor leader, 2nd Director of the Civilian Conservation Corps (1940-1942)
- Gerald W. "Jerry" McEntee (b. 1935), American union activist. former president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
- Edward Matthew McEntee (1906-1981), American jurist, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- Jervis McEntee (1828-1891), American painter of the Hudson River School
- Helen McEntee (b. 1986), Irish Fine Gael politician for Meath East, daughter of Shane McEntee
- Eugene McEntee (b. 1978), Irish former hurler for Portumna
- ... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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: Deo patria amicis
Motto Translation: A friend to God and my country.
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