| ![Show Contents]() Botner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The surname Botner 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 Botner familyThe surname Botner 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 Botner familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Botner research. Another 138 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1773 and 1804 are included under the topic Early Botner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Botner Spelling VariationsSpelling 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 Botner familyMore information is included under the topic Early Botner Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Botner migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Botner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Ragmhild Botner, aged 28, arrived in New York in 1896 aboard the ship "Thingvalla" from Copenhagen, Denmark 1
- Simon Botner, aged 23, originally from Suvalki, arrived in New York City, New York in 1899 aboard the ship "Phoenicia" from HAMBURG 1
Botner Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Usikolaj Botner, aged 23, originally from Zascianks, Austria, arrived in New York in 1913 aboard the ship "Pennsylvania" from Hamburg, Germany 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Botner (post 1700) | + |
- Olga Botner, current Member of the Nobel Committee for Physics
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
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Botner migration to the United States 
