McKelvey Coat of Arms, Family Crest and McKelvey Family History
McKelvey Family History
The name McKelvey in Ireland is derived from the native Gaelic Mac Giolla Bhuidhe Sept that was loctaed in County Donegal in the North of the country. There are a number of variants of this name including MacElwee, MacCalvey, MacGilloway and Kilvey.
A Sept is an ancient Clan-like collective describing a group of persons whose immediate ancestors bore a common surname and inhabited the same territory.
Meaning of Symbols & Colors on the McKelvey Coat of Arms
| Azure/Blue | Represents Loyalty and Truth. |  |
| Ermine | Associated with the robes and crowns of Royal and Noble Personages |  |
| Gules/Red | 'The Martyr's colour', signifies Military Fortitude and Magnanimity. |  |
| Or/Yellow/Gold | Represents Generosity. |  |
| The Fess | Denotes a Military Belt or Girdle of Honour |  |
| Hand | Symbol of Faith, Sincerity, and Justice |  |
| The Lion | Emblem of Deathless Courage |  |
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