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Though shrouded by the mists of time, the chronicles of Scotland reveal the early records of the Norman surname Dysert which ranks as one of the oldest. The history of the name is interwoven within the colorful plaid of Scottish history and is an intrinsic part of the heritage of Scotland.
The surname Dysert was first found in Fifeshire at Dysart, a former town and royal burgh located on the south-east coast between Kirkcaldy and West Wemyss. It was once part of a lands owned by the Sinclair Clan. A local saying “as old as the three trees of Dysart” eludes to the town's ancient origins. Derived from the Gaelic "dìseart," meaning "height of God." However, some believe that the name was derived from the Latin word “deserta” meaning “the fasting place of a holy man” in reference to the legend of St. Serf who came to Dysart around 500 AD.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dysert research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1150, 1427, 1542 and 1569 are included under the topic Early Dysert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Dysart, Dishart, Dyshart, Dysert, Disert and others.
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