The German surname Setser is an Upper German name with roots in the southern region of Bavaria. The name is derived from the German verb "setzen," meaning "to set," and was probably first borne by someone who worked at a market or fair, setting the prices of merchandise. The Low German variation of the name, Settegast, is even more specific, meaning "one who sets the price of barley."
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Early Origins of the Setser family
The surname Setser was first found in Regensburg; the first recorded bearer was Ortlieb der Setser, who lived there in 1290. The young Setser family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Bavarian society.
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Early History of the Setser family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Setser research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1373, 1480, 1532, 1813 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Setser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Setser Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Setzer, Sezzer, Settegast, Settgast, Setter and many more.
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Early Notables of the Setser family
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Setser Ranking
In the United States, the name Setser is the 8,987th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Setser family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christian Setzer, who immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1773; Andreas Setzer, a Hessian mercenary who settled in America after fighting in the Revolutionary War, Adam Setzer, who came to Philadelphia in 1806 with his two children, Marie and Wilhelmine Setzer, who sailed from Havre to New York on board the ".
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