Reach Surname HistoryThe Scottish Reach surname comes from the Gaelic "riabhach," meaning "brindled," or "grayish;" as such, it was thought to have been a nickname for someone with streaks of gray or white hair. 1 Early Origins of the Reach familyThe surname Reach was first found in Inverness, where one of the first records of the family was John Reoch, Burgess of Inverness in 1452. Part of the lands of Parcy or Parcyis were leased to Alan Reoch or Roeoch in 1463 and Robert Reauch and Finlay Reauch were tenants on lands of the bishopric of Aberdeen in 1511. Early History of the Reach familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reach research. Another 127 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1452, 1514, 1530, 1539, 1544 and 1550 are included under the topic Early Reach History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Reach Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Reach, Reoch, Rioch, Riach, Riaech and others. Early Notables of the Reach familyNotable amongst the Clan at this time was
Reach RankingIn the United States, the name Reach is the 12,536th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2 Migration of the Reach family to IrelandSome of the Reach family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Reach Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Reach Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Reach Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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: Fide et fortitudine Motto Translation: By fidelity and fortitude.
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