Stettner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The ancient roots of the Stettner family are found in the German state of Bavaria. The Stettner surname, was a local name, for someone who lived in Nuremburg, where the family acquired vast feudal estates and lived in an elegant manor.

Early Origins of the Stettner family

The surname Stettner was first found in Nuremburg, where the name Stettner was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Stettner family

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Stettner Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Stettner include Stettner, Stetner, Stettnen, Stettiner, Stettnel, Stettnle, Stettler, Stettina, Stetter, Stettnere, Stetter and many more.

Early Notables of the Stettner family

Prominent among members of the name Stettner in this period include

the von Stettner family of Bavaria

Stettner migration to the United States +

German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Stettner surname or a spelling variation of the name include:

Stettner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

John Stettner, who arrived in New York City in 1754
John Stettner, who landed in New York, NY in 1754 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Stettner (post 1700) +

Edward Stettner Ph.D., American Associate Dean of the College at Wellesley from 1977 to 1986, and Dean of the Faculty from 1986 to 1988
Armando P. Stettner, American computer engineer and architect, known for his Unix development and for building the VAX version of UNIX, Ultrix while at Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)
Patrick Stettner, American award winning film director, best known for his work on The Night Listener (2006), The Business of Strangers (2001) and Flux (1996)
Louis Stettner (b. 1922), American noted photographer, best known for his streetscapes, portraits and architectural images of New York and Paris
Dirk Stettner (b. 1969), German entrepreneur and politician, Member of the Berlin Parliament for Pankow (2011-)

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)