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First off, I have ties to Cunningham, MacLeod of Raasay, and possibly MacGregor. I did some research and from one source found that the MacGregors adopted the name Cunningham. Is this true, and if it is is there anyway to tell if I am a MacGregor? I am also wondering if anyone has any information on MacLeod of Rasaay. My earliest (provable) relative is Malcom MacLeod Rasey, whos father was Malcom MacLeod. Malcom Rasey came to America in the 1670's. I know that for sure. Anyone know why he would have changed his surname to Rasey? Ok all that leads me to this. Which tartan would be the most cost effective/ appropriate to wear?
I can give a link to the Rasey genealogy as far back as I know it if that would help some one. I appreciate any and all help since I am very ignorant in this field.
MacLeod has several major tartans and the main 2 are known my several names:
MacLeod of Harris- Hunting MacLeod
MacLeod of Lewis- Dress MacLeod- Loud MacLeod
Originally, both were termed "MacLeod" and the bright yellow one was a Sobieski tartan, first found in the Vestiarium Scoticum
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Sobieski_Stuart
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestiarium_Scoticum
To excuse having 2 tartans, they have gone through numerous naming variations.

MacGregor was proscribed (made illegal) and many MacGregors adopted other names. Common ones were Graham, Cunningham, and even Campbell.
Rob Roy MacGregor signed stuff for most of his life as Robert Campbell (sometimes adding MacGregor). In fact, he used his mother's maiden name of Campbell.