The Plotts surname comes from the German word "plötz," a type of fish. As such, the surname may have evolved from a nickname for someone thought to resemble the fish, or as an occupational name for someone who caught or sold these fish.
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Early Origins of the Plotts family
The surname Plotts was first found in Saxony, where the name 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.
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Early History of the Plotts family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Plotts research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1790 is included under the topic Early Plotts History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Plotts Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Plotz, Plots, Plotze, Plotzes, Plotse, Plottz, Plotts, Plootz, Ploots, Plottzes, Blotz, Blots and many more.
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Early Notables of the Plotts family
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Migration of the Plotts family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Friedrich Plotz, who arrived at the port of Phladelphia in 1748; Joseph Plotz was on record in Chicago in 1879; James Plott, arrived in America in 1694.
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