| ![Show Contents]() Mickel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of MickelWhat does the name Mickel mean? The surname Mickel comes from the Middle Scottish word "meikle," "meikle" and "mekill" which meant "great," or "large." Contrary to what one may think, It is generally believed that the name was not a patronymic variant of the personal name Michael. Today, Meikle Loch is an inland loch in Aberdeenshire; Meikle Millyea, a mountain in South West Scotland; and Meikle Pap, a mountain in North East Scotland. Meikle Earnock is a suburb in the south of Hamilton, Scotland. Early Origins of the Mickel familyThe surname Mickel was first found in Liddesdale, where one of the first records of the name was Willelmus Mykl from the parish of Fyvy who was excommunicated in 1382. A few years later, Robertus Mykyl was a juror on assize in 1389. William Mikil (Mukill) was a juror on an inquest at Narn in 1431. 1 Early History of the Mickel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mickel research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1495, 1501, 1609, 1616 and 1638 are included under the topic Early Mickel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mickel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Meikle, Mickel, Mickle and others. Early Notables of the Mickel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Mickel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mickel Rankingthe United States, the name Mickel is the 9,932nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2
| Mickel migration to the United States | + |
Mickel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Chrisn Mickel, aged 27, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1737 3
- Johan Ludwig Mickel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1752 3
Mickel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Henry Mickel, who landed in New York in 1824 3
- Edward Mickel, aged 24, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1832 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Mickel (post 1700) | + |
- Arthur Jeffery Mickel (b. 1966), American former NFL football offensive lineman who played from 1990 to 1992
- John Mickel (b. 1971), American stock car racer and commentator
- Finlay Mickel (b. 1977), Scottish downhill skier at the 1988 and 2006 Winter Olympics
- Reginald John Mickel (b. 1953), Australian politician, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland (2009-2012)
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: Vincit veritas
Motto Translation: Truth conquers.
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- "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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