Mitchell Family Crest, Coat of Arms & Mitchell Name Origin

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Origin of the Name Mitchell

The ancient history of the name Mitchell was found in the allfamilycrests.com archives. Meaning 'son of Michael', variants of the name Mitchell include Mitchelson and Mitchel. This name is taken from the Hebrew name Michael through the softened French form Michel. This name is of Anglo-Norman descent spreading to Ireland , Scotland and Wales in early times and is found in many mediaeval manuscripts in the above countries. Examples of such are a Hugh Micahel, of Lincoln, who was recorded in the 'Hundred Rolls', England , in the year 1273. A John Mitchell had a remission granted him in 1489 for his part in holding Dumbarton Castle, Scotland , against the King. In Ireland Mitchell has been long established having been introduced by the Normans centuries ago, and taken from the Irish O'Maoilmhicil, the ancestor so called for his devotion to Saint Michael.