Show ContentsVietch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Vietch family

The surname Vietch was first found in Berwickshire where they were first recorded when Randolph Veitch (Radulphus uacca) witnessed a charter by Henry de Graham c. 1200. A few years later, Alexander la uache witnessed a charter of the church of Driuesdale between 1214 and 1219 and Dominus Alexander de (for le) Vacca, witnessed a grant by Richard Germyn to the House of Soltre between 1235 and 1258. 1

Early History of the Vietch family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vietch research. Another 164 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1214, 1296, 1348, 1378, 1387, 1388, 1390, 1393, 1397, 1399, 1408, 1473, 1474, 1484, 1494, 1566, 1567, 1628, 1640, 1679, 1681, 1683, 1685 and 1722 are included under the topic Early Vietch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Vietch Spelling Variations

The name Vietch, appeared in many references, and from time to time, the surname was spelt Veitch, Veach, Vitch and others.

Early Notables of the Vietch family

Notable amongst the family name during their early history was Sir Philip de la Vache (c. 1348-1408), an English courtier, fought in the French wars and was made Knight of the Chamber in 1378, keeper of the royal park at Chiltern Langley and was a knight of the shire in the Parliament of 1387, appointed captain of the castle of Calais (1388), negotiated a truce with king of France, count of Flanders and the cities of Ghent, Bruges and Ypres (1390), served in Calais until 1393, when he was transferred to Guines, during the Parliament of 1397, he was one of...
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Ireland Migration of the Vietch family to Ireland

Some of the Vietch family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Australia Vietch migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Vietch Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • J. Vietch a doctor, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Hooghly" in 1846 2
  • Robert Vietch, English convict from Northumberland, who was transported aboard the "Adelaide" on April 16, 1855, settling in Western Australia 3


The Vietch 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: Famam extendimus factis
Motto Translation: We exceed our reputation by deeds.


  1. Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
  2. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) HOOGHLY 1846. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1846Hooghly.htm
  3. State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2014, November 17) Adelaide voyage to Western Australia, Australia in 1855 with 261 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/adelaide/1855


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