Mitcheson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

The distinguished surname Mitcheson is one of the many names that first came to England in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the given name "Michel," meaning "who is like God." 1

Early Origins of the Mitcheson family

The surname Mitcheson was first found in Lancashire, where Michaelis de Areci was listed in a record from 1160. 2

A name that has been most popular in the north of England and into Scotland, Yorkshire was the next place where the family was listed, specifically the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 which listed "Johannes Michelson; Thomas Michilson; and Adam Michelson as all listed as holding lands there at that time. 1

In Scotland, the name "was common in Newburgh in Fife in the middle of the sixteenth century as Michelson. In Latin documents it usually appears in the Latin genitive form, e.g. in 1395 William Michaelis is mentioned as owner of a tenement in Innerkethyn, Johne Michelsone had a safe conduct in England, 1398, Donald Michaelis was vicar of Lethnot in 1435, and in 1439 we have mention of Robert Mechelson whose name is Latinized in the same document as Robertus Michaelis. 3

Early History of the Mitcheson family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mitcheson research. Another 320 words (23 lines of text) covering the years 1061, 1068, 1336, 1408, 1433, 1438, 1454, 1463, 1464, 1474, 1475, 1484, 1499, 1500, 1617 and 1633 are included under the topic Early Mitcheson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mitcheson Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mitchelson, Mitchellson, Mitcheson, Mitchieson, Michaelson, Michaelbegson, Mickleson, Michelson and many more.

Early Notables of the Mitcheson family

More information is included under the topic Early Mitcheson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mitcheson migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mitcheson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Mitcheson, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1834

Mitcheson migration to Australia +

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

Mitcheson Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. William Mitcheson, English convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Captain Cook" on 2nd May 1833, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 4

Contemporary Notables of the name Mitcheson (post 1700) +

Frederick "Fred" Mitcheson (1912-1994), English footballer
Professor James Cecil Mitcheson CBE Hon.DMus, F.RAM, Fellow of the Imperial College of Science and Technology
William Mitcheson Timlin (1892-1943), English architect and illustrator, known for his illustrations for The Ship that Sailed to Mars

The Mitcheson 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: Crescam ut prosim
Motto Translation: I will increase, that I may do good.

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 17th December 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/captain-cook