| ![Show Contents]() Reagh History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Ireland
Scotland Reagh was first used as a surname among the descendants of the ancient Scottish people known as the Picts. It was a name for a prosperous person. The Gaelic form of the surname Reagh is Mac Rath, which literally means son of grace or son of prosperity. Early Origins of the Reagh familyThe surname Reagh was first found in Inverness-shire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Nis) divided between the present day Scottish Council Areas of Highland and Western Isles, and consisting of a large northern mainland area and various island areas off the west coast, the shire was anciently both a Pictish and Norwegian stronghold, but their ancient history is often clouded with conjecture. It appears certain that they lived before the 14th century at Clunes, to the west of Inverness in the territories of the Fraser Clan. Consequently the family has always been friendly towards that Clan. From about 1400, they moved to the location with which they are readily associated, Kintail. Early History of the Reagh familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reagh research. Another 548 words (39 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1425, 1477, 1505, 1539, 1688, 1715, 1745, 1764, 1778 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Reagh History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Reagh Spelling VariationsBefore the first dictionaries appeared in the last few hundred years, scribes spelled according to sound. spelling variations are common among Scottish names. Reagh has been spelled MacCrae, MacCraith, MacCrath, MacCraw, MacCray, MacCrea, MacCree, MacCreight, MacCrie, MacReagh, MacRae, MacRay, MacRie and many more. Early Notables of the Reagh familyNotable amongst the Clan at this time was - Finghin MacCarthy Reagh (c.1425-1505), the 8th Prince of Carbery from 1477 to 1505, belonged to the MacCarthy Reagh dynasty
Migration of the Reagh family to IrelandSome of the Reagh family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 59 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Reagh migration to the United States | + |
In those unstable times, many had no choice but to leave their beloved homelands. Sickness and poverty hounded travelers to North America, but those who made it were welcomed with land and opportunity. These settlers gave the young nations of Canada and the United States a strong backbone as they stood up for their beliefs as United Empire Loyalists and in the American War of Independence. In this century, the ancestors of these brave Scots have begun to recover their illustrious heritage through Clan societies and other heritage organizations. Early passenger and immigration lists reveal many Scottish settlers bearing the name Reagh:
Reagh Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- William S. Reagh, aged 22, arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "West Harlan" from Piraeus 1
- William S. Reagh, aged 24, arrived in New York in 1922 aboard the ship "President Garfield" from London, England 1
- Victoria Reagh, aged 35, originally from Manchester, England, arrived in New York in 1923 aboard the ship "Baltic" from Liverpool, England 1
- Margaret Mary Reagh, aged 2, originally from Manchester, England, arrived in New York in 1923 aboard the ship "Baltic" from Liverpool, England 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Reagh (post 1700) | + |
- Juliet Reagh (b. 1964), American actress and model
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: Fortitudine
Motto Translation: With fortitude.
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