| ![Show Contents]() Scrimger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Some surnames are derived from the occupation of the person who first held the name. Scrimger is most likely such a name, referring to one who was a fencing-master, coming from the old French "eskermisseour", meaning "fencer" and which came in turn from the old high German word "skirmen", which meant "to defend". Such fencing-masters always found plentiful employment in medieval Europe, though they were officially banned from some large cities, such as London, because they could be a dangerous influence on others. Notice the similarities between the name Scrimger and the modern English word "skirmisher". Scrimshaw is the name given to scrollwork, engravings, and carvings done in bone or ivory. No one known why this name was attributed to whalers who spent their leisure time carving such works. Early Origins of the Scrimger familyThe surname Scrimger was first found in Fife, where some records speak of a Clan Scrymgeour, who held the position of hereditary standard-bearers of Scotland. One of them, known originally as Alexander, son of Colyn, son of Carun, obtained in 1293 a lease of the land or Torr from Thomas de Kylmaron for his services in this position of standard-bearer. By 1298, Alexander had adopted the name 'Skirmeschur' and had a charter for some lands near Dundee from Sir William Wallace, Guardian of the Kingdom. Along with the lands came the title of Constable of the Castle of Dundee and this became a hereditary office of the Chief of the Scrimgeours. Eight years later, he was taken as a prisoner of war and was hung at Newcastle-on-Tyne on the express orders of Edward I. Early History of the Scrimger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Scrimger research. Another 280 words (20 lines of text) covering the years 1106, 1124, 1298, 1310, 1411, 1503, 1505, 1538, 1544, 1550, 1572, 1575, 1576, 1612 and 1668 are included under the topic Early Scrimger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Scrimger Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Scrimgeor, Scrimshaw, Scrimshawe, Scrimshire, Scrimsger, Scrymgeour, Scrymgeor, Scrimger and many more. Early Notables of the Scrimger familyNotable amongst the family at this time was Henry Scrimgeour or Scrymgeour (c. 1505-1572), Scottish born diplomat and book collectorJohn Scrimgeour of Myres Castle, Fife was Master of Work for royal buildings for James V and Mary, Queen of Scots, and Precentor of the Scottish Chapel Royal fl 1538.John Scrymgeour, 3rd Viscount Dudhope and 1st Earl of Dundee (d. 1668), was a Scottish peer who fought in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Sir James Scrymgeour (1550?-1612), of Dudhope, "Constable of Dundee, was descended from Sir Alexander Carron, called 'Skirmisheour,' who was standard-bearer to Alexander I (1106-1124), an office still held...
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 Scrimger migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Scrimger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- I. R. Scrimger, aged 38, who arrived in New York in 1894 aboard the ship "Trinidad" from Hamilton, Bermuda 1
Scrimger Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Charlotte G. Scrimger, aged 64, originally from Montreal, Canada, who arrived in New York in 1916 aboard the ship "Nieuw Amsterdam" from Falmouth, England 1
- Charles Scrimger, aged 35, who arrived in New York in 1923 aboard the ship "Favorita" from Kingston, Jamaica 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Scrimger (post 1700) | + |
- Richard Scrimger (b. 1957), Canadian writer, author of fourteen books since 1996, best known for his children's literature
- Captain Francis Alexander Caron Scrimger VC (1880-1937), Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross during the First World War 2
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: Dissipate
Motto Translation: Dispursed.
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Scrimger migration to the United States 
