Witteck History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Witteck familyThe surname Witteck 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 Witteck familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Witteck research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1576, 1600, 1636, 1650 and 1736 are included under the topic Early Witteck History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Witteck Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Whittock, Whittuck, Whyttock, Whytoch, Whytock, Whytocks, Whytox, Quhittok, Wittock and many more. Early Notables of the Witteck familyMore information is included under the topic Early Witteck Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Witteck Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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. |