Family History
The surname Hannay is of territorial origin, deriving from the ancient lands of Hannay in Kirkcudbrightshire. Established in southwest Scotland during the medieval period, Clan Hannay became renowned for its military service, resilience, and loyalty despite periods of exile. Today, the surname remains a proud symbol of Scotland's enduring heritage and Border tradition.
Motto Translation
Through Difficulties to Higher Things
Tartan & Heritage
The Hannay Tartan
The tartan shown here is the pattern selected for the Hannay
family design in our heritage collection. Scottish surnames may have
connections to more than one tartan through clan, regional or historical
associations. This pattern is presented as surname-heritage artwork and
is not a claim that it is the only tartan associated with every
Hannay family line.
Crest Badge & Clan Heritage
The Hannay Crest Badge
The design shown here is presented in the style of a Scottish clan crest
badge, combining a heraldic crest and motto within a strap and buckle.
In Scottish tradition, the strap and buckle represents a clansman or
clanswoman’s association with the chief whose crest and motto are
shown. A crest badge is distinct from a coat of arms and should not be
understood as personal arms belonging to everyone who shares the
surname. Historical associations and heraldic designs may vary between
family branches and sources.