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Bittner History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables Ranking

Contemporary Notables Related Stories Motto Suggested Reading Citations

Bittner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The surname Bittner was an occupational name for a cooper or a barrel maker. The name was derived from the Old German word "bute," which means "cask."

Early Origins of the Bittner family

The surname Bittner was first found in Bohemia, where the family came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Bittner family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bittner research. Another 138 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1773 and 1804 are included under the topic Early Bittner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bittner Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bittner, Bitner, Bitnner, Bittener, Bitener, Pittner, Pitner, Buettner, Boettner, Bottner, Botner, Boetner, Buetner, Bettner and many more.

Early Notables of the Bittner family

During this early period, notable bearers of the name Bittner included

the von Bittner family of Austria

Bittner Ranking

In the United States, the name Bittner is the 4,140^th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1

Bittner migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bittner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Caspar Bittner who, accompanied by his wife Maria Elisabetha Munch and his father-in-law, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1730
Caspar Bittner, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1730 2
Casper Bittner, who arrived in America in 1730 2
Johann Bittner, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1730 2
Martin Bittner, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1741 2
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Bittner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Marie Bittner, who landed in America in 1850 2
William Bittner, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1852 2
Edward Bittner, who arrived in Alabama in 1855 2
Jacob Bittner, who settled in Philadelphia in 1875
Peter Bittner, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1876 2
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Bittner Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Eugen Bittner, aged 45, originally from London, England, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Rotterdam" from Plymouth 3

Bittner migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bittner Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

John, Bittner Sr., who arrived in Canada in 1831

Bittner migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Bittner Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Johann Gottlieb Bittner, aged 40, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1848 aboard the ship "Victoria" 4

Contemporary Notables of the name Bittner (post 1700) +

Maria Bittner, American Professor Emerita in Linguistics at Rutgers University
Eric R. Bittner FRSC (b. 1965), American theoretical chemist, physicist, and distinguished professor of chemical physics at the University of Houston
Egon Bittner (1921-2011), Czechoslovakia-born, American sociologist who emigrated to the United States after World War II
Lauren Bittner (b. 1980), American actress, best known for her role as Julie in Paranormal Activity 3
Jaynne Barrier "JB" Bittner (b. 1926), American former starting pitcherbof the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
Richard John "Dick" Bittner (1922-2002), American professional ice hockey goaltender
John Joseph Bittner (1904-1961), American geneticist and cancer biologist
Jason Bittner (b. 1970), American Rock drummer
Mark Bittner (b. 1951), American writer, author of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
Stephan Bittner, West German-German slalom canoeist who won three bronze medals in the C-2 team event at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships (1987, 1989 and 1991)
... (Another 7 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Bittner Motto +

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: Virtute foris prudentia domi
Motto Translation: By virtue of prudence at home and abroad

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) VICTORIA 1848. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1848Victoria.htm