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![Show Contents]() Mitcham History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Mitcham family originally lived in the town of Mitcham in the county of Surrey, England before moving north to Scotland, and taking this name with them. In Scotland, as hereditary surnames were adopted during the late Middle Ages, names derived from localities became increasingly widespread. Local names sometimes denoted the proprietorship of the village or estate. Alternatively the name was derived from the personal name Michael, meaning "who is like God" and influenced by the Norman French to Michel and later to Mitchell. The Gaelic form of the name was MacgilleMichael. 1 Crossmichael is a parish, in the stewartry of Kirkcudbright. "This place, which is of remote antiquity, derives its name, in old documents Corse-Michael, from the dedication of its church, which was granted to the abbey of Sweetheart, in the year 1275, by Dervorgille, wife of Allan, Lord of Galloway, and mother of John Baliol, King of Scotland. " 2 Early Origins of the Mitcham familyThe surname Mitcham was first found in Surrey. Although the records are vague, it is most likely that this name moved north from Durham or Yorkshire around 1130 and were one of the many families invited north by King David of Scotland when he ascended the throne. Significantly, John Michelsone had a safe conduct passage to England to conduct trading south of the border in 1395. Meanwhile, William Michelsone held his estates in Innerkethin Scotland. The Latinization of this name at this time was Michaelis and many of the individuals are recorded in charters under this name. John Michaelis of Brechin was the rector of that place in 1464. "Robert Michael de Hyrmanston was a charter witness in 1438, John Michell had a remission granted him in 1489 for his part in holding Dumbarton Castle against the king, and John Mitsell held a land in Glasgow in 1496." 1 Early History of the Mitcham familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mitcham research. Another 124 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1433, 1463, 1465, 1474, 1591, 1600, 1642, 1646, 1662, 1663, 1699, 1702, 1710 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Mitcham History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mitcham Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Mitchell, Michel, Michell, Mitchill, Mychell, Mitcham and many more. Early Notables of the Mitcham familyAnother 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Mitcham Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mitcham RankingIn the United States, the name Mitcham is the 12,176th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3  Migration of the Mitcham family to Ireland
Some of the Mitcham family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 79 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Mitcham Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- William Mitcham, who arrived in Virginia in 1770
- Christopher Mitcham, who arrived in Maryland in 1775
Mitcham Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mary Ann Mitcham, aged 45, who landed in America, in 1893
- O.B. Mitcham, aged 40, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894
Mitcham Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Henry Mitcham, who immigrated to the United States, in 1909
- George Edward Mitcham, aged 18, who settled in America from Chiswick, England, in 1910
- Mary Mitcham, aged 45, who immigrated to America from Chiswick, England, in 1910
- Percy Mitcham, aged 28, who landed in America, in 1918
- Margaret Mitcham, aged 21, who landed in America from Cayon, St. Kitts, in 1922
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Mitcham Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- George Mitcham, aged 26, who settled in St. John's, Newfoundland, in 1908
| Contemporary Notables of the name Mitcham (post 1700) | + |
- Wilbur Mitcham (1923-2003), American internationally renowned southern chef from Macon, Georgia
- Judson Mitcham (b. 1948), American author and professor, best known as being the only writer to win the Townsend Prize for Fiction twice
- Carl Mitcham (b. 1941), award-winning American philosopher of technology
- Matthew Mitcham (b. 1988), Australian diver and the 2008 Olympic champion in the 10 m platform
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: Favente Deo supero
Motto Translation: By God’s favour I conquer.
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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