Evit was first used as a surname by descendants of the Pictish people of ancient
Scotland. The ancestors of the Evit family lived on the lands of
Eviot in
Angus where the family has a long and distinguished history dating back to the early Middle Ages.
Early Origins of the Evit family
The surname Evit 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, some say well before the
Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
Early History of the Evit family
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Evit Spelling Variations
Repeated and inaccurate translation of Scottish names from Gaelic to English and back resulted in a wide variety of
spelling variations with single names. Evit has appeared Eviot, Eviott, Evett, Evyot, Evyott, Evyotte and many more.
Early Notables of the Evit family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Evit family to the New World and Oceana
Many Scottish families suffered enormous hardships and were compelled to leave their country of birth. They traveled to
Ireland and
Australia, but mostly to the colonies of North America, where many found the freedom and opportunity they sought. It was not without a fight, though, as many were forced to stand up and defend their freedom in the American
War of Independence. The ancestors of these Scots abroad have rediscovered their heritage in the last century through the
Clan societies and other organizations that have sprung up across North America. Immigration and passenger ship lists show some important early immigrants bearing the name Evit:
Evit Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
- John Evit who settled in Philadelphia in 1673