Show ContentsHutchison History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The root of the ancient Dalriadan-Scottish name Hutchison is Hugh or from the Old French word, Huchon.

Early Origins of the Hutchison family

The surname Hutchison was first found in Glasgow, where James Huchonsone held a land in 1454. "John Huchonson was admitted burgess of Aberdeen, 1466, George Huchunson, burgess of Glasgow in 1471 reappears as George Hucheson in following year. Thom Huchonson had a precept of remission for his share in burning Lochfergus, 1488, and Robert Huchonsone, 'sangster and master of the organis' in Aberdeen is referred to again in 1496 as Huchosone and Huchonsoun." [1]

Further to the south in England, the Yorkshire Poll Tax of 1379 proved to have a variety of early spellings like their Scottish ancestors, specifically Isota Huchonson and Willelmus Hugchonson. "The last two are placed together, no doubt brother and sister: Mathew Huchonson and Johannes Huchesson." [2]

"In the 17th century the Hutchinsons held property around the city of Durham; at that time they were the most numerous and respectable of the yeomanry of the village of Bishop Middleham, but in the 18th century many of them migrated to Stockton and Whitton in the same county." [3]

Early History of the Hutchison family

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Hutchison Spelling Variations

The translation of Gaelic names in the Middle Ages was not a task undertaken with great care. Records from that era show an enormous number of spelling variations, even in names referring to the same person. Over the years Hutchison has appeared as Hutcheson, Hutchison, Huchison, MacCutcheon, MacHutcheon, MacCutchin, MacCutchan, MacCutchen, MacCutchon and many more.

Early Notables of the Hutchison family

Notable amongst the Clan from early times was George Hutcheson (1580?-1639), of Lambhill, Lanarkshire, joint-founder with his younger brother Thomas [q.v.], of Hutcheson's Hospital, Glasgow, was the son of John Hutcheson, an old rentaller under the bishops of Glasgow in the lands of Gairdbraid. [4]Thomas Hutcheson (1589-1641), was a joint-founder with his elder brother George [q.v.] of Hutcheson's Hospital, Glasgow, followed, like his brother, the profession of public writer, and was keeper of the register of sasines of the regality of Glasgow and district. [4]The Rev. Francis Hutcheson (1694-1746), was an Irish philosopher from a family of Scottish Presbyterians...
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Hutchison World Ranking

In the United States, the name Hutchison is the 1,427th most popular surname with an estimated 22,383 people with that name. [5] However, in Australia, the name Hutchison is ranked the 707th most popular surname with an estimated 5,537 people with that name. [6] And in New Zealand, the name Hutchison is the 834th popular surname with an estimated 872 people with that name. [7] The United Kingdom ranks Hutchison as 874th with 7,817 people. [8]

Ireland Migration of the Hutchison family to Ireland

Some of the Hutchison family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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United States Hutchison migration to the United States +

Many settled along the east coast of what would become the United States and Canada. As the American War of Independence broke out, those who remained loyal to the crown went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of these hardy Dalriadan-Scottish settlers began to recover their collective history in the 20th century with the advent of the vibrant culture fostered by highland games and Clan societies in North America. Highland games, clan societies, and other organizations generated much renewed interest in Scottish heritage in the 20th century. The Hutchison were among the earliest of the Scottish settlers as immigration passenger lists have shown:

Hutchison Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Jane Hutchison, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 [9]
  • John Hutchison, who settled in New Jersey in 1685
  • Robert Hutchison, who settled in New England in 1685
Hutchison Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • John Hutchison, aged 20, who arrived in New York, NY in 1774 [9]
  • Kathrine Hutchison, aged 43, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1775 [9]
Hutchison Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Nancy Hutchison, aged 30, who arrived in New York, NY in 1805 [9]
  • David and Nancy Hutchison, who arrived in New England in 1805
  • Day Hutchison, who landed in America in 1805 [9]
  • George Hutchison, who arrived in North Carolina in 1809 [9]
  • Robert Hutchison, aged 28, who landed in New York in 1811 [9]
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Canada Hutchison migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hutchison Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Mr. William Hutchison U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 [10]
  • Mr. Foster Hutchison U.E., "Hutchinson" born in Massachusetts, USA who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 he was the brother of Governor Thomas Hutchinson of Massachusetts [10]

Australia Hutchison migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Hutchison Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. James Hutchison, Scottish convict who was convicted in Edinburgh, Scotland for 14 years, transported aboard the "Eliza" on 13th July 1822, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [11]
  • Gilbert Hutchison, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "South Australian" in 1837 [12]
  • J. Hutchison, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Childe Harold" in 1849 [13]
  • Miss. Mary Hutchison, Scottish convict who was convicted in Perth, Scotland, transported aboard the "Baretto Junior" on 5th April 1850, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) [14]
  • Mary Hutchison, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Blundell" in 1851 [15]
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New Zealand Hutchison migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Hutchison Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Mr. James Hutchison, Scottish settler travelling from Clyde aboard the ship "Sir William Eyre" arriving in Bluff, Southland, South Island, New Zealand in April 1863 [16]
  • Mrs. Jessie Hutchison, Scottish settler travelling from Clyde aboard the ship "Sir William Eyre" arriving in Bluff, Southland, South Island, New Zealand in April 1863 [16]
  • William Hutchison, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Empress" in 1865
  • Helen Hutchison, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Empress" in 1865
  • George Hutchison, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Empress" in 1865
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Contemporary Notables of the name Hutchison (post 1700) +

  • FIona Hutchison (b. 1960), American Daytime Emmy Award nominated actress
  • Jack Fowler "Jock" Hutchison (1884-1977), Scottish-born, American professional PGA golfer, inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011
  • Doug Anthony Hutchison (b. 1960), American actor, best known for his role as the sadistic corrections officer Percy Wetmore in The Green Mile
  • Andrew S. "Drew" Hutchison (b. 1990), American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays
  • Major-General Joseph Carson Hutchison (1894-1982), American Commanding General 48th Division (1951) [17]
  • Major-General David William Hutchison (1908-1982), American Commanding General 9th Air Force (1958-1961) [18]
  • Claude Burton Hutchison (1885-1980), American botanist, agricultural economist, educator, and Mayor of the City of Berkeley, California from 1955 to 1963
  • Kay Bailey Hutchison (b. 1943), senior United States Senator from Texas and a candidate for the 2010 Texas gubernatorial election
  • C. Paul Hutchison, American politician, Mayor of Stow, Ohio, 1976-88 [19]
  • Brady Lee Hutchison, American Libertarian politician, Candidate for Texas State House of Representatives 24th District, 2006 [19]
  • ... (Another 31 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

HMAS Sydney II
HMS Royal Oak
  • William Hutchison, British Sub-Lieutenant (E) with the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he survived the sinking [21]
Ibrox disaster
  • Brian Hutchison (1955-1971), Scottish football supporter, from Glasgow who was at the Ibrox disaster on 2nd January 1971 when a human crush among the crowd killed 66 and injured 200 people he died of his injuries [22]


The Hutchison Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Memor esto
Motto Translation: Be mindful.


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  17. Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2012, March 30) Joseph Hutchison. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Hutchison/Joseph_Carson/USA.html
  18. Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2012, March 30) David Hutchison. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Hutchison/David_William/USA.html
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