Stewart

Gaelic: Stiùbhard

Motto: Virescit vulnere virtus
“Courage grows strong at a wound”

Badge: Thistle

Lands: Renfrewshire, Teviotdale and Lauderdale

Pipe Music: Bratach Bhan nan Stiubhartach (The white banner of the Stewarts)

Name Origin: From the High Steward of Scotland

Famous Stewarts:
James (Jimmy) Stewart – Actor (It’s a Wonderful Life, Harvey)
Rod Stewart – Singer (Maggie May)
Jackie Stewart – Race Car Driver
Al Stewart – Singer (Year of the Cat)

Stewart is a common surname and male first name. An alternative spelling is Stuart. The Stewart family records its traditional descent from Banquo, Thane of Lochaber, who makes an appearance as a character in William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth". Many Stewart emigrants from the lowlands of Scotland settled in Ulster in the seventeenth century. In fact, the present Royal family still has Stewart blood links. Stewart was the 7th most frequent surname at Scotland’s General Register Office in 1995.

 

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