| ![Show Contents]() Vicar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of VicarWhat does the name Vicar mean? In the Scotland of ancient times, Vicar was a name for a son of a vicar, who was a priest in charge of a parish in which most or all of the tithes were paid to another recipient, while the vicar received a stipend. The Gaelic form of the surname is Mac a Bhiocair. Early Origins of the Vicar familyThe surname Vicar was first found in Argyllshire (Gaelic erra Ghaidheal), the region of western Scotland corresponding roughly with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata, in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Argyll and Bute, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Vicar familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vicar research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1400, 1685 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Vicar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vicar Spelling VariationsMedieval spelling was at best an intuitive process, and translation between Gaelic and English was no more effective. These factors caused an enormous number of spelling variations in Dalriadan names. In fact, it was not uncommon to see a father and son who spelled their name differently. Over the years, Vicar has been spelled MacVicar, MacViccar, MacVicker, MacVicer, MacWicar and many more. Early Notables of the Vicar family- Sir Newyne MacVicar who settled in New England in 1685
Migration of the Vicar family to IrelandSome of the Vicar family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 59 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Vicar migration to the United States | + |
The hardy Scots who made the crossing settled all along the east coast of North America and in the great west that was just then opening up. At the time of the American War of Independence, many United Empire Loyalists moved north from the American colonies to Canada. Scottish national heritage became better known in North America in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic events. An examination of immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Vicar arrived in North America very early:
Vicar Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Philip Vicar, who arrived in New York in 1784 1
Vicar Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Niel W Vicar, who landed in Charleston, South Carolina in 1824 1
- Francisco Vicar, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1829 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Vicar (post 1700) | + |
- Vicar Henry Raike (1782-1854), British Chancellor of the diocese of Chester
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: Tandem
Motto Translation: At length.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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