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![Show Contents]() Jeter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Jeter familyThe surname Jeter was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Jeter familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jeter research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1817, 1823 and 1853 are included under the topic Early Jeter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jeter Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Jetzer, Jeter, Jater, Jeetze, Jatzer and others. Early Notables of the Jeter familyMore information is included under the topic Early Jeter Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jeter RankingIn the United States, the name Jeter is the 2,430th most popular surname with an estimated 12,435 people with that name. 1
 Jeter migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Jeter Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Eles Jeter, aged 38, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895
Jeter Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Edwin Jeter, aged 42, who landed in America, in 1904
- Nowel Jeter, aged 20, who landed in America from Liverpool, in 1904
- Bessie R. Jeter, aged 30, who immigrated to America, in 1913
- Lawrence Jeter, who settled in America, in 1919
- Jesse Jeter, aged 28, who landed in America, in 1923
| Contemporary Notables of the name Jeter (post 1700) | + |
- Arnold F. Jeter (1939-2022), American football player and head coach at Delaware State University from 1967 to 1974 and New Jersey City University (NJCU) from 2001 to 2002
- Claude A. Jeter (1914-2009), American gospel music singer
- Gary Michael Jeter (1955-2016), professional American NFL football defensive end
- Shawn Darrell Jeter (b. 1966), American former Major League Baseball outfielder, son of the Major League Baseball outfielder Johnny Jeter
- Eugene "Pooh" Jeter III (b. 1983), American-born Ukrainian professional basketball player
- Kevin Wayne "K.W." Jeter (b. 1950), American science fiction and horror author, known for his Star Trek and Star Wars novels and his three sequels to Blade Runner
- John "Johnny" Jeter (b. 1981), American retired professional wrestler
- John "Johnny" Jeter (b. 1944), American former Major League Baseball player who played from 1969 to 1974
- Harold "Hal" Jeter (b. 1945), American former professional basketball player for the Washington Caps in five games in March 1970
- Carmelita Jeter (b. 1979), American Olympic gold medalist sprinter who specializes in the 100 meters
- ... (Another 18 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Suggested Readings for the name Jeter | + |
- Hulls' Heritage by Carolyn Hull Estes.
- The Jeter Mosaic by Grata Jeter Clark.
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Jeter migration to the United States 
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