Show ContentsMochrie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Mochrie family

The surname Mochrie was first found in Lanarkshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Lannraig) a former county in the central Strathclyde region of Scotland, now divided into the Council Areas of North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, and the City of Glasgow, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Mochrie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mochrie research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1666 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Mochrie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mochrie Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mochrie, Mochry and others.

Early Notables of the Mochrie family

  • James Mochrie, Brewmaster of Edinburgh

Mochrie migration to the United States+



Mochrie Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • William Mochrie, aged 44, Scottish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Webster" in 1857
  • Christinia Mochrie, aged 38, Scottish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Webster" in 1857
  • John Mochrie, aged 14, Scottish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Webster" in 1857
  • Alexander Mochrie, aged 2, Scottish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Webster" in 1857
  • Mrs. John Mochrie, aged 53, originally from Glasgow, arrived in New York in 1892 aboard the ship "Ethiopia" from Glasgow, Scotland 1
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Mochrie Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Euphemia Mochrie, aged 35, Scottish settler who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts aboard the ship "Norwegian" in 1900
  • Robert Mochrie, aged 34, Scottish settler who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts aboard the ship "Cymrio" in 1904
  • Margaret Mochrie, aged 37, Scottish settler who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts aboard the ship "Cymrio" in 1904
  • Marion Mochrie, aged 9, Scottish settler who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts aboard the ship "Cymrio" in 1904
  • Margaret Mochrie, aged 11, Scottish settler who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts aboard the ship "Cymrio" in 1904
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Contemporary Notables of the name Mochrie (post 1700)+

  • Dottie Pepper Mochrie (b. 1965), born Dottie Pepper, an American LPGA golfer who won two major championships and 17 LPGA Tour events
  • Peter Mochrie (b. 1959), Australian actor
  • Colin Andrew Mochrie (b. 1957), Scottish-born, Canadian actor and improvisational comedian, best known for his television improvization show Whose Line Is It Anyway?
  • John Mochrie MacDougal (b. 1954), American botanist, noted for his work on passion flowers


The Mochrie 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: Malim esse quam videri
Motto Translation: Be real rather than seem.


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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