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![Show Contents]() Niel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Ireland
Scotland
Etymology of NielWhat does the name Niel mean? The ancestors of the Niel family come from the ancient Scottish kingdom of Dalriada. The family name comes from the personal name Neil. The Gaelic form Mac Neill translates as son of Neil. Early Origins of the Niel familyThe surname Niel was first found in on the islands of Barra, Gigha, Colonsay, and Oronsay. According to traditional records in 1049, Niall, a direct descendent of King Niall of the Nine Hostages, landed in Barra and founded the Clan MacNeill of Barra. However, another kinsman, some believe to be the younger brother of Niall named Anrothan, married a Princess of the Dalriadans, an ancient race from which sprang most of the early Scottish Kings. Legend has it that Anrothan started the MacNeill house of Colonsay through his son Torquil of Taynish. This latter branch acquired the lands of Gigha, Colonsay and Oronsay, beyond the Firth of Lorne. For the next two centuries it appears as though these two great houses were developing independently of one another. Early History of the Niel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Niel research. Another 361 words (26 lines of text) covering the years 1370, 1380, 1526, 1562, 1590, 1612, 1613, 1631, 1640, 1686, 1730 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Niel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Niel Spelling VariationsHistorical recordings of the name Niel include many spelling variations. They are the result of repeated translations of the name from Gaelic to English and inconsistencies in spelling rules. They include MacNeil, MacNeill, MacNeal, MacNeilage, MacNeale, MacNeall, MacNeille, MacNeel, MacNiel, MacGreal, Mcneil, Mcneill, McNeal, Mcneal, Mcneall and many more. Early Notables of the Niel familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was Nigel M'Nele, Laird of Blarekanne c. 1370-1380; Alexander Makneyll, a notary public in Edinburgh in 1526; Richard Neile (1562-1640) was an English churchman, Archbishop...
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Niel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Niel RankingIn France, the name Niel is the 2,675th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Niel family to IrelandSome of the Niel family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 85 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Niel migration to the United States | + |
Dalriadan families proliferated in North America. Their descendants still populate many communities in the eastern parts of both the United States and Canada. Some settled in Canada as United Empire Loyalists, in the wake of the American War of Independence. Families on both sides of the border have recovered much of their heritage in the 20th century through Clan societies and highland games. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Niel or a variant listed above:
Niel Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Nicho Niel, who arrived in Virginia in 1698 2
Niel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- James Niel, who arrived in New York in 1799 2
- John Niel, who landed in New York in 1799 2
Niel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Julius Niel, who landed in Charleston, South Carolina in 1807 2
- Michael Niel, who arrived in New York in 1841 2
- H Niel, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 2
- Francisco Niel, aged 39, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1876 2
| Niel migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Niel Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mary Niel, aged 27, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Fortune" 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Niel (post 1700) | + |
- Daniel Niel, American Democratic Party politician, Presidential Elector for California, 1948 4
- Niel Gow (1727-1807), Scottish violinist and composer, born at Inver, near Dunkeld, Perthshire, on 22 March 1727, son of a plaid weaver 5
- Niel Hornbuckle (b. 1991), South African first-class cricketer
- Niel van Deventer, South African producer and writer, known for Dis ek, Anna (2015), Teiken (2018) and Kamphoer (2018)
- Niel B. Nielson (b. 1954), American academic, former president of Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia
- Niel Gow (1727-1807), the most famous Scottish fiddler and dancie of the eighteenth century
- Niel Wright (b. 1933), New Zealand poet, literary critic, bibliographer, publisher, and cultural and political commentator
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: Vincere vel mori
Motto Translation: To conquer or die.
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
- 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)
- South Australian Register Thursday 8th June 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Fortune 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/fortune1854.shtml
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 11) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
- Wikisource contributors. "Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900." Wikisource . Wikisource , 4 Jun. 2018. Web. 30 June 2020
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