Sip History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Sip

What does the name Sip mean?

The Pictish clans of ancient Scotland were the ancestors of first people to use the name Sip. The name was found in Stirling (now part of the modern region of Central), where the name can be found since very early times.

Early Origins of the Sip family

The surname Sip was first found in Stirlingshire, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Sip family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sip research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1713 is included under the topic Early Sip History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Sip Spelling Variations

In the Middle ages, spelling and translation were not yet regulated by any general rules. spelling variations in names were common even among members of one family unit. Sip has appeared Cheap, Cheaps, Cheape, Chaip, Chaipe and others.

Early Notables of the Sip family

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Migration of the Sip family

Faced by this persecution and the generally unstable political climate of those days, many Scots chose to leave their homeland for Ireland, Australia, and North America in search of greater opportunity and freedom. The colonies across the Atlantic were the most popular choice, but a passage there was neither cheap nor easily suffered. Passengers arrived sick and poor, but those who made it intact often found land and more tolerant societies in which to live. These brave settlers formed the backbone of the burgeoning nations of Canada and the United States. It is only this century that the ancestors of these families have begun to recover their collective identity through the patriotic highland games and Clan societies that have sprung up throughout North America. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Sip: Patrick Cheap who arrived in Boston Massachusetts in 1712.

The Sip 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: Ditat virtus
Motto Translation: Virtue enriches.