McVittie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of McVittie

What does the name McVittie mean?

On the Scottish west coast, the McVittie family was born among the ancient Dalriadan clans. Their name comes from Veaty. Mac means son of. MacVitti, therefore, means son of Vitti. Over time, the spelling of the name has changed, which is why the MacVitti is descended from Veaty.

Early Origins of the McVittie family

The surname McVittie was first found in Ayrshire, and Galloway where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the McVittie family

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McVittie Spelling Variations

In the Middle Ages, the translation between Gaelic and English was not a highly developed process. Spelling was not yet standardized, and so, an enormous number of spelling variations appear in records of early Scottish names. McVittie has appeared as MacVittie, MacVittye, MacVittae, MacWittie, MacWitty and many more.

Early Notables of the McVittie family

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McVittie migration to the United States +

These settlers arrived in North America at a time when the east was burgeoning with prosperous colonies and the expanses of the west were just being opened up. The American War of Independence was also imminent. Some Scots stayed to fight for a new country, while others who remained loyal went north as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of them went on to rediscover their heritage in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic Scottish events. The McVittie were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:

McVittie Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Duncan McVittie, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1775

McVittie migration to Australia +

McVittie Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

William McVittie, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Baboo" in 1840 1

Contemporary Notables of the name McVittie (post 1700) +

Dame Joan Christine McVittie DBE (b. 1952), British Headteacher of Woodside High School in Haringey, North London, past president of the Association of School and College Leaders
Wilfrid McVittie (1906-1980), British diplomat, Ambassador Extraordinary And Plenipotentiary of Great Britain to the Dominican Republic from 1958 to 1962
George Cunliffe McVittie (1904-1988), British mathematician and cosmologist, best known for his contributions towards radio astronomy
Charles McVittie (1908-1973), English cricketer who played in four first-class cricket matches during the 1929 season

Sources +

State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) BABOO 1840. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1840Baboo.htm