| ![Show Contents]() Proffitt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland The people known in ancient Scotland as the Picts were the ancestors of the first to use Proffitt as a name. It was a name for a person who played the part of a prophet in a medieval pageant. However, another source claims "this name owes its origin to an ancestor who had enacted such a part in mediaeval pageant. and the suggestion is not unlikely." 1 Early Origins of the Proffitt familyThe surname Proffitt was first found in Aberdeenshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain), a historic county, and present day Council Area of Aberdeen, located in the Grampian region of northeastern Scotland. One of the first records of the family was William Propheta who was charter witness in Aberdeen in 1281. Later, John Profite was admitted burgess of the same burgh in 1440. A few years later, Thom Propheit appears as "mair of the quarter of Brechin" and sheriff-depute of Forfar in 1473. 1 Early History of the Proffitt familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Proffitt research. Another 31 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1450, 1467, 1470 and 1552 are included under the topic Early Proffitt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Proffitt Spelling VariationsIn medieval Scotland, names were more often spelled according to sound than any regular set of rules. An enormous number of spelling variations were the result. Over the years, the name Proffitt has been spelled Proffit, Profat, Profet, Profett, Profit, Prophat, Prophet and many more. Early Notables of the Proffitt familyAnother 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Proffitt Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Proffitt RankingIn the United States, the name Proffitt is the 3,017th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 2
 Proffitt migration to the United States | + |
In such difficult times, Ireland, Australia, and North America looked like better homes for many Scots. The trips were expensive and grueling, but also rewarding, as the colonies were havens for those unwelcome in the old country. That legacy did not die easily, though, and many were forced to fight for their freedom in the American War of Independence. The Scottish legacy has resurface in more recent times, though, through Clan societies, highland games, and other organizations. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the old Scottish name of Proffitt:
Proffitt Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mary Proffitt, aged 50, who settled in America, in 1895
- Robert Proffitt, aged 19, who landed in America, in 1895
Proffitt Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Arthur H. Proffitt, who settled in America, in 1903
- Annie Proffitt, aged 13, who immigrated to the United States, in 1907
- Edgerton Proffitt, aged 11, who immigrated to the United States, in 1909
- Effie Proffitt, aged 26, who landed in America, in 1913
- Garfied Proffitt, aged 24, who landed in America, in 1919
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Proffitt (post 1700) | + |
- Dan Proffitt, American production designer and actor, known for Way Darker Than You Think (2011) and No Service (2012)
- Billie Proffitt (b. 1986), American actress, known for The Dead Undead (2010), Mind of Mencia (2005) and Wild West Tech (2003)
- Ryan Proffitt, American actor, known for Andrew Jackson (2007), Love Transcends (2010) and The Vampire Diaries (2009)
- Thacher Proffitt, American co-founder of Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP, an American law firm in 1848
- Ethel Maude Proffitt (1895-1982), American lawyer
- Frank Proffitt (1913-1965), American folk singer and banjo player
- Charles Proffitt, American Publisher
- Steve Proffitt, American radio journalist
- Kathryn Linda Haycock Proffitt (b. 1951), American politician, U.S. Ambassador to Malta, 1997 3
- Eugene Proffitt, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Missouri State House of Representatives from Stone County, 1964 3
- ... (Another 1 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the Proffitt family | + |
- Mr. Proffitt, British Marine, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and died in the sinking 4
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Proffitt migration to the United States 
