Show ContentsWhytock History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Whytock family

The surname Whytock was first found in Roxburghshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, where the name was derived from the Old English Hwittuc, which was translated into the Gaelic as Dow or Duff.

Early History of the Whytock family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Whytock research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1576, 1600, 1636, 1650 and 1736 are included under the topic Early Whytock History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Whytock Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Whittock, Whittuck, Whyttock, Whytoch, Whytock, Whytocks, Whytox, Quhittok, Wittock and many more.

Early Notables of the Whytock family

Notable amongst the family at this time was

  • Humphrey Whytock, the last Scottish Chief


United States Whytock migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Whytock Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Margaret Whytock, aged 8, who landed in America from Stonehaven, Scotland, in 1907
  • Richard Whytock, aged 27, who settled in America from Perth, in 1907
  • William Whytock, aged 4, who settled in America from Stonehaven, Scotland, in 1907
  • James Whytock, aged 22, who immigrated to America from Glasgow, Scotland, in 1910
  • Richard Whytock, aged 29, who landed in America from Perth, Scotland, in 1910
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Canada Whytock migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Whytock Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
  • Arthur Beaton Whytock, aged 32, who immigrated to St. Catharines, Canada, in 1923


The Whytock 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: Messis ab alto
Motto Translation: Our harvest is from the deep.


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