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Clan Mackay (/ məˈkaɪ / mə-KY; Scottish Gaelic: Clann Mhic Aoidh [ˈkʰl̪ˠãũn̪ˠ vĩçˈkʲɤj]) is an ancient and once-powerful Highland Scottish clan from the far North of the Scottish Highlands, but with roots in the old Kingdom of Moray. They supported Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century.
The surname McKay was first found in Sutherland (Gaelic: Cataibh), a former county in northern Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Highland, where early records show that Gilcrest M'Ay, forefather of the MacKay family of Ugadale, made a payment to the constable of Tarbert in 1326.
Aug 20, 2021 · With rare testimonials from key members of the McKay family, The Wimbledon Kidnapping explores in detail the shocking kidnapping and subsequent murder of Muriel that occurred during an era...
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The Mckay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 76 Mckay families living in New York.
Mckay. Scottish and northern Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Aoidh ‘son of Aodh’, an old personal name meaning ‘fire’. Etymologically, this is the same name as McKee, McGee, McCoy, and McHugh. History: This is the surname of several Irish and Scottish families, including Clan Mackay, a Highland clan traditionally associated with ...
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MacKay Clan History. The name MacKay takes its origins from the gaelic “Macaoidh” or “son of Hugh”. The identity of this Hugh is uncertain but the name probably derives from a member of the ancient Celtic royal house, whose branches disputed the throne in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
