| ![Show Contents]() McKinsey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland In the mountains of Scotland's west coast and on the Hebrides islands, the ancestors of the McKinsey family were born. Their name comes from the personal name Simon, or from Sim, which is a diminutive form of that name. The Gaelic forms of the name are Mac Shim, meaning son of Sim. or Mac Shimidh, meaning son of Simon. Early Origins of the McKinsey familyThe surname McKinsey was first found in the Isle of Bute, in western Scotland where they held lands anciently granted by the King of Scotland. Early History of the McKinsey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McKinsey research. Another 210 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1333, 1506, 1529, 1539, 1542, 1550, 1586, 1609, 1641 and 1890 are included under the topic Early McKinsey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McKinsey Spelling VariationsSpelling variations are a very common occurrence in records of early Scottish names. They result from the repeated and inaccurate translations that many names went through in the course of various English occupations of Scotland. McKinsey has been spelled M'Shimis, M'Shimmie, M'Kimmie, M'Kim, M'Kym, M'Kymme, M'Shiomoun, M'Kin and many more. Early Notables of the McKinsey familyMore information is included under the topic Early McKinsey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McKinsey RankingIn the United States, the name McKinsey is the 10,869th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1  Migration of the McKinsey family to Ireland
Some of the McKinsey family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 60 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| McKinsey migration to the United States | + |
Scottish settlers arrived in many of the communities that became the backbones of the United States and Canada. Many stayed, but some headed west for the endless open country of the prairies. In the American War of Independence, many Scots who remained loyal to England re-settled in Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Scots across North America were able to recover much of their lost heritage in the 20th century as Clan societies and highland games sprang up across North America. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first McKinseys to arrive on North American shores:
McKinsey Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- William McKinsey, who landed in America in 1783 2
McKinsey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Alexander McKinsey, who arrived in Connecticut in 1812 2
- John McKinsey, aged 19, who arrived in South Carolina in 1812 2
- George McKinsey, who landed in Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1818 2
- Daniel McKinsey, who landed in Texas in 1835 2
- Donald McKinsey, who arrived in Iowa in 1876 2
| McKinsey 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: McKinsey Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- James McKinsey, aged 25, a farm labourer, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Maraval" in 1879
- Christina McKinsey, aged 21, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Maraval" in 1879
- Helen McKinsey, aged 1, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Maraval" in 1879
| Contemporary Notables of the name McKinsey (post 1700) | + |
- James Oscar McKinsey (1889-1937), American founder of McKinsey & Company, an American global management consulting firm in 1926
- John Charles Chenoweth "J.C.C." McKinsey (1908-1953), American mathematician known for his work on mathematical logic and game theory, Guggenheim Fellowship Award winner
- Scott McKinsey (b. 1959), American seven-time Daytime Emmy Award winning television director for soap opera General Hospital, son of actress Beverlee McKinsey
- Beverlee McKinsey (1935-2008), born Beverlee Magruder, an American actress, best known for her roles on Another World from 1972 to 1980 and Guiding Light
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: Je suis prest
Motto Translation: I am ready.
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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McKinsey migration to the United States 
McKinsey migration to New Zealand 
