| ![Show Contents]() Watty History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of WattyWhat does the name Watty mean? The Watty surname comes from a Scandinavian personal name, which came from the Old Norse "Valþiófr," composed of the elements "val" meaning "battle," and "þiofr," or "thief." Early Origins of the Watty familyThe surname Watty was first found in Roxburghshire where they had been Lords of the manor of Waldeve, near Kelso, from ancient times. 1 "This family, long settled near Kelso, co. Roxburgh, have at different times written themselves Waitho, Watho, Waltho, and Waldie. " 2 However another source notes that the family could have originated further south in England: "As Waltho or Waldie the name crept northwards into Roxburghshire, and there the surname has flourished for centuries." 3 Early History of the Watty familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Watty research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1152, 1400, 1439, 1508, 1526, 1531 and 1547 are included under the topic Early Watty History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Watty Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Waldie, Waddy, Waddie, Waldy, Waitho, Waltho and others. Early Notables of the Watty familyMore information is included under the topic Early Watty Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Watty family to IrelandSome of the Watty family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 51 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Watty migration to the United States | + |
Watty Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- William Watty, who arrived in Virginia in 1637 4
Watty Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Archibald Watty, aged 24, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1775 4
| Watty migration to Canada | + |
Watty Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Mr. Philip Watty U.E. who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 5
| Watty 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: Watty Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Philip Watty, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Avon" in 1860
- Edward Watty, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "British King" in 1883
- Anthony Watty, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "British King" in 1883
- Honor Watty, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "British King" in 1883
- Mary Watty, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "British King" in 1883
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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: Fidelis
Motto Translation: Faithful.
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