Hochart History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Hochart surname is derived form the Old English word "ortgeard," or "orceard," a compound of "wort," or "plant," and "geard," meaning "yard." It is thought to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived by an orchard, or perhaps an occupational name for a fruit grower. There were also several places named Orchard, such as those in Devon and Somerset, and the surname may have been taken on from a place name. Early Origins of the Hochart familyThe surname Hochart was first found in Devon, where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Hartland Abbey in that shire. "The barton, [of Mitchell-Morton, in the parish of Launcelles, Cornwall] belonged for many years to the Orchard family, is now vested in the Rev. Thomas H. Morrison, as devisee of the late Paul Orchard, Esq." 1 Although the origin of this name may seem obvious to most, the real source lies far from fruit trees. Far to the north, the Urquharts were hereditary Sheriffs of Cromarty. This difficult Gaelic name posed problems for even the Scottish tongue. In Loch Ness, Scotland, their seat, they were frequently called Orchar or Orchard. Hence, the name Orchard earned the right to be a sept of the great Clan Urquhart. In the 14th century it is generally believed that a branch of this clan moved south to Devon and became seated at Hartland Abbey. Early History of the Hochart familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hochart research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1410, 1468, 1504 and 1750 are included under the topic Early Hochart History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hochart Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Orchard, Orchar, Orcher, Orcutt, Orcherd, Augher and others. Early Notables of the Hochart familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hochart Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hochart RankingIn France, the name Hochart is the 2,279th most popular surname with an estimated 2,820 people with that name. 2 Migration of the Hochart family to IrelandSome of the Hochart family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hochart Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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