Bits History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The roots of the distinguished German surname Bits lie in the former duchy of Swabia. The name is of two possible origins; firstly, it is derived from "Bitz," the name of a settlement near the town of Balingen in Swabia. Alternatively, it is derived from the Middle High German "bizune," meaning "field enclosed by a fence." In this case, the progenitor of the name would have dwelled on or near such a piece of land.

Early Origins of the Bits family

The surname Bits was first found in Swabia, where it is believed to have originated. It was a common practice of the time to refer to a new resident of a city by the name of his hometown; thus, it is likely that the initial bearer of the name was a native of the village of Bitz who had settled in another city. The young Bits family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Swabian society.

Early History of the Bits family

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Bits Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bitz, Bitze, Bitzer, Bitzius, Bytzer, Bïtzer and many more.

Early Notables of the Bits family

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Bits migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bits Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Mr. Bits, who landed in Virginia in 1638 1

Bits Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hans Gorg Bits, who landed in New York in 1709 1

Citations +

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)