Toshack History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Toshack

What does the name Toshack mean?

The name Toshack was first used by the ancient Strathclyde-Briton people of the Scottish/English Borderlands. The first Toshack to use this name no doubt lived in Perthshire.

Early Origins of the Toshack family

The surname Toshack was first found in Perthshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt) former county in the present day Council Area of Perth and Kinross, located in central Scotland, where they held a family seat from very ancient times. The name is from an ancient Runic inscribed stone 'Tovisaci' which in Welsh is "Tywysog," which means Chief or Leader.

Early History of the Toshack family

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Toshack Spelling Variations

Scribes in Medieval Scotland spelled names by sound rather than any set of rules, so an enormous number of spelling variations exist in names of that era. Toshack has been spelled Toshach,Toshack and others.

Early Notables of the Toshack family

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Toshack migration to the United States +

The number of Strathclyde Clan families sailing for North America increased steadily as the persecution continued. In the colonies, they could find not only freedom from the iron hand of the English government, but land to settle on. The American War of Independence allowed many of these settlers to prove their independence, while some chose to go to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Scots played essential roles in the forging of both great nations. Among them:

Toshack Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

John Toshack, who settled in Virginia in 1660

The Toshack 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: Maha an Toshach