De Vesci

Modern coat of arms of de Vesci. Or, a cross sable
Ancient coat of arms of de Vesci. Gules, a cross flory argent

de Vesci (Vescy, Vecey, Vesey, Vasey, Vessey, Veasie, Veazey, Veasy and Veasey) is the surname of an old Norman noble family originating from Vassy, Calvados,[1] also known as the House of de Vesci. The first records are about Robert de Vesci, Norman conqueror and Ivo de Vesci, Lord of Alnwick. The de Vesci family held lands in England, Ireland, Saluzzo in Piedmont and in Sicily. The family was also linked to the Scottish Crown through the marriage of Eustace de Vesci to Margaret, the oldest but illegitimate child and daughter of William the Lion by a daughter of Adam de Hythus. William de Vesci was one of the competitors for the Crown of Scotland, upon the death of Margaret, Maid of Norway in 1290.

It is thought to be the origin of the name Vesely in England.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Vesely Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". HouseOfNames. January 2000. Retrieved 3 March 2022.