Kottel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Kottel surname is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "kotze," which was a coarse woolen cloth or garment.

Early Origins of the Kottel family

The surname Kottel was first found in East Prussia, where the name was originally found in Livonia and moved south and became Russian Counts in 1799. They gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Kottel family

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Kottel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kutzel, Kotzel, Kotzeler, Kottel, Kotzbuhel, Kostolitz, Kostoletzky, Kotschubel, Kuttel and many more.

Early Notables of the Kottel family

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Kottel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kottel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mary Kottel, who settled in New York, NY in 1880