Vitt is a very old Scottish name that may even date back to the Dalriadan tribe of Scotland's western coast and Hebrides islands. It comes from the names Wattie and Watty, both of which are pet forms of the personal nameWalter. The Gaelic form of the name is Mac Bhaididh, which translates as son of Wattie or son of Watty.
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Early Origins of the Vitt family
The surname Vitt was first found in Argyllshire (Gaelic erra Ghaidheal), the region of western Scotland corresponding roughly with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata, in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Argyll and Bute, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
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Early History of the Vitt family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vitt research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1620 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Vitt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Vitt Spelling Variations
Spelling variations are a very common occurrence in records of early Scottish names. They result from the repeated and inaccurate translations that many names went through in the course of various English occupations of Scotland. Vitt has been spelled MacWatt, MacWattie, MacWatters, MacQuattie, MacVatt and many more.
Early Notables of the Vitt family
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Migration of the Vitt family to Ireland
Some of the Vitt 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.
Migration of the Vitt family
Numerous Scottish settlers settled along the east coast of the colonies that would become the United States and Canada. Others traveled to the open country of the west. At the time of the American War of Independence, some remained in the United States, while those who remained loyal to the crown went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. The highland games and Clan societies that sprang up across North America in the 20th century have helped many Scots to recover parts of their lost traditions. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Vitts to arrive in North America: George McWatters settled in Philadelphia in 1847; B. McWattey settled in San Francisco in 1752; John and Jane McWhatey settled in New York State in 1811.
Contemporary Notables of the name Vitt (post 1700)
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Max Vitt, American politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from Hartford, 1896 1
Alfred A. Vitt, American politician, Member of Missouri State House of Representatives from Franklin County, 1907-08 1
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