Mitchell Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Mitchell name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Mitchell coat of arms.
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Origin of the Mitchell name
Mitchell comes from the given name Michel, the medieval French form of Michael, Hebrew for "who is like God?". In some cases it may also derive from Middle English mickel, "big". The surname is widespread in England and is especially frequent in Scotland, and it became very common in the United States.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Mitchell name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Mitchell name in England. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Scotland, the United States and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Mitchell name FAQ
What does the Mitchell name mean?
From Michael, "who is like God?". Common variants include Mitchel, Michell, Mitchelson.
Where does the Mitchell surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in Scotland, the United States and Australia.
Is there a Mitchell coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Mitchell crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Mitchell coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); George F. Black, The Surnames of Scotland (New York Public Library, 1946).