Veitch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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Early Origins of the Veitch family

The surname Veitch 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 Veitch family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Veitch 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 Veitch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Veitch Spelling Variations

The name, Veitch, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Veitch, Veach, Vitch and others.

Early Notables of the Veitch family

Notable amongst the family name during their early history was

Veitch Ranking

In the United States, the name Veitch is the 14,158th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2

Migration of the Veitch family to Ireland

Some of the Veitch 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.


Veitch migration to the United States +

The New World beckoned settlers from the Scottish-English borders. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Among the early settlers bearing the Veitch surname who came to North America were:

Veitch Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Veitch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Veitch migration to Australia +

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

Veitch Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Veitch migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Veitch Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Veitch (post 1700) +


The Veitch 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.
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