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An excerpt from www.HouseOfNames.com archives copyright © 2000 - 2012

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Where did the Scottish Eliott family come from? What is the Scottish Eliott family crest and coat of arms? When did the Eliott family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Eliott family history?

An ancient Pictish-Scottish family was the first to use the name Eliott. It is a name for someone who lived in Liddesdale and Teviotdale where the family has a long and distinguished history dating back to the early Middle Ages. The name is actually derived from the Old English personal name Elwald or Aelfwald, but this name is now all but extinct as a personal name.

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During the Middle Ages, there was no basic set of rules and scribes wrote according to sound. The correct spelling of Scottish names were further compromised after many haphazard translations from Gaelic to English and back. Spelling variations of the name Eliott include Elliott, Elliot, Eliot, Eliott, Ellegett, Ellegot, Ellecot, Ellacott, Ellacot, Ellgate, Ellett, Ellit and many more.

First found in Liddesdale, and Teviotdale. Although originally from Elliott, a village near Forfar, this Clan was persuaded by the Douglases to move south to help defend the border in 1396. There they became one of the most influential clans. Some of the notable personalities were "Archie Fire the Braes," "Hob of the Park," "Little Jock of the Park," "Jock Half Lugs," "Jock A'God's Name," "Gibbe Wi' the Gowden Gartens."


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eliott research. Another 196 words(14 lines of text) covering the years 1499, 1546, and 1898 are included under the topic Early Eliott History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Eliott Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the Eliott family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 125 words(9 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Scots left their country by the thousands to travel to Australia and North America. Desperate for freedom and an opportunity to fend for themselves, many paid huge fees and suffered under terrible conditions on long voyages. Still, for those who made the trip, freedom and opportunity awaited. In North America, many fought their old English oppressors in the American War of Independence. In recent years, Scottish heritage has been an increasingly important topic, as clan societies and other organizations have renewed people's interest in their history. An examination of passenger and immigration lists shows many early settlers bearing the name of Eliott:

Eliott Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • James Eliott, who landed in Virginia in 1702

Eliott Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Thomas Eliott, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1872

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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: Peradventure
Motto Translation: Through adventure.

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The Eliott Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Eliott Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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