McNaight History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Scotland
Ireland

Early Origins of the McNaight family

The surname McNaight 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 McNaight family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our McNaight research. Another 60 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1890 is included under the topic Early McNaight History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

McNaight Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the McNaight family

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Migration of the McNaight family to Ireland

Some of the McNaight family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 68 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

McNaight migration to the United States +

McNaight Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Robert McNaight, who settled in Charleston in 1763

The McNaight 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.