Origin of the surname Gagie

This interesting and unusual surname, recorded in English church registers under the variant spellings Gogie, Gogay, Goggey, Gegay, Geggie etc., and in Scotland as Gogy and Gugy, is a diminutive from the Old French "gogue", enjoyment, relaxation, and was originally given as a nickname to one of easy-going temperament. The surname was first recorded in Scotland in the early part of the 14th Century, (see below). One John Gugy, noted in "The Register of Sancto Marie de Neubotle", was abbot of that abbey between 1402 and 1409.

On August 7th 1614, Daniel, son of Pierre Gogie and Anne Tiberghien, was christened in the French Huguenot Church, Threadneedle Street, London, indicating that, in some instances, namebearers are of Huguenot extraction. On March 16th 1747, James Gagie, an infant, was christened in Embleton, Northumberland, and on May 15th 1808, the christening of one, David Gagie took place in Carham, Northumberland. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of William Gogy, provost of Inverkethyn, which was dated 1330, in the "Exchequer Rolls of Scotland", during the reign of King David 11 of Scotland, 1329 - 1371. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

The surname Gagie. Genealogy, origin, history, meaning, and significance

The origin, the coat of arms or the different heraldic shields, and the bibliography in which the surname gagie is mentioned are part of this exciting investigation. Adhering to what we know about the way surnames originated, it is possible to offer a realistic explanation of the origins of gagie.

The surname Gagie around the world

The list of countries with a higher presence of people with the surname gagie provides us with a perspective on the history of the surname, beyond its origins, focusing on its migrations.

History of Gagie

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Notable Figures Named Gagie

Sadly, not all the contributions of those who bore the surname gagie were recorded by the chroniclers of the time. If you or someone you know bears the surname gagie, you could potentially build illustrious lineages through your efforts and virtues. It is our desire to highlight in this section those individuals with the surname gagie who, for various reasons, have left their mark on the course of history.

The surname Gagie and its bibliographic sources

The origin, history, coat of arms or different coats of arms, and the heraldry of gagie are recorded in a wide variety of sources and documents that are essential to know for better compilation. Accessing the archives of the town or towns where your ancestors were born and lived is, of course, a good way to trace the origins of gagie.

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These sources are essential for initiating the understanding of gagie, and at the same time, of surnames in general.

Origin of Gagie