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Beth Family Crest
Beth Family Crest
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Where did the German Beth family come from? What is the German Beth family crest and coat of arms? When did the Beth family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Beth family history?

The German state of Prussia, which reached the zenith of its power in the late 19th century, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Beth. In the medieval era, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The borders of the Barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known as Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. The colorful history of West Prussia, which was nestled between Brandenburg and East Prussia on the Vistula River, provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Beth family. West Prussia, is famous for its ancient cities, such as Danzig, which is renowned for its culture and fine displays of Renaissance art and architecture.

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Bethe, Bethes, Betthe, Bathe, Bathes, Batthe, Beathe, Beatthe, Beth, Bethin and many more.

First found in West Prussia and Pomerelia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as that of one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beth research. Another 141 words(10 lines of text) covering the years 1458, 1466, and 1861 are included under the topic Early Beth History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 59 words(4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Beth Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Beth Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Richard Beth, who landed in Ipswich, Mass in 1648
  • Mary Beth, who landed in Maryland in 1658
  • Henry Beth, who landed in Virginia in 1661
  • Robert Beth, who arrived in Maryland in 1674
  • William Beth, who arrived in Maryland in 1677

Beth Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Willem Beth, who arrived in New York in 1739
  • Johan Martin Beth, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752
  • Johan Fredk Beth, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pa in 1772
  • Elizabeth Beth, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1793

Beth Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • August Beth, who came to Philadelphia, Pa. in 1877

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  2. Bolton, Charles Knowles. Bolton's American Armory. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1964. Print.
  3. Bahlow, Hans. Deutschlands geographische Namenwelt Etymologisches Lexikon der Fluss- und Ortsnamen alteuropaischer Herkunft. Frankfurt: Suhrkamp, 1985. Print.
  4. Bahlow, Hans. Abhandlungen zur Namenforschung und Buchgeschichte. 1980. Print. (ISBN 978-3768690522).
  5. Zieber, Eugene. Heraldry in America. Philadelphia: Genealogical Publishing Co. Print.
  6. Nied, Edmund. Fraenkische Familiennamen urkundlich gesammelt und sprachlich gedeutet. Heidelberg: C. Winter, 1933. Print.
  7. Tarneller, Josef. Zur Namenkunde Tirolen Familiennamen. Bozen: Buchhandlung, 1923. Print.
  8. Garland, Mary and Henry Garland Editions. Oxford Companion To German Literature 3rd Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997. Print. (ISBN 0198158963).
  9. Hildenbrand, A.M. Wappenfibel. Handbuch der Heraldik. Neustadt an der Aisch: 1970. Print.
  10. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
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The Beth Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Beth Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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