The McKinney Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name McKinney
McKinney (MacKinney / Mac Choinnich) is an ancient Gaelic Scottish and Ulster-Scots surname meaning "son of Kenneth" (derived from Cionaodh, meaning "born of fire" or "handsome"). Associated as a sept with Clan MacKenzie of Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands, families bearing the name settled extensively across Ulster (County Antrim, Tyrone, and Derry) during the 17th century, where they established respected seats as landholders, merchants, and civic leaders.
The symbolism of the McKinney coat of arms
Visually pure and forest-inspired, the McKinney coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with a central golden stag's (hart's) head caboshed (facing directly forward) with golden antlers. In classical heraldry, the deep blue field symbolises loyalty, truth, and faith, while the golden stag's head facing forward denotes acute alertness, forest lordship, peaceful harmony, and royal Clan MacKenzie heritage. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a striking plume of blue and gold feathers, representing noble elevation and light. Below, the motto scroll displays Je suis prest, translating from French to "I am ready." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in Scottish and Irish armorial registers and catalogued in Burke's Landed Gentry.
Historical figures
Kenneth MacKinney (16th Century): Highland landholder recorded in Ross-shire charters.
Margaret McKinney (18th Century): Recorded matriarch and benefactor in Antrim parish rolls.
John McKinney (1829–1903): Prominent engineer and pioneer of public works.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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