|
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
- no headaches!
An excerpt from www.HouseOfNames.com archives copyright © 2000 - 2013
Where did the German Lichter family come from? What is the German Lichter family crest and coat of arms? When did the Lichter family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Lichter family history? The roots of the distinguished and ancient German surname are unclear; there are many possible origins for this name, all corresponding to different regions. Firstly, the name may be derived from the Middle High German "licht," meaning "light, lamp"; in this instance, the name would have been originally borne by a maker of lanterns or candlesticks. Alternatively, the name may be related to the Middle High German "liht," meaning "light-hearted, careless, unsteady." In this case, the name would have originated as a nickname, bestowed on someone with a light-hearted disposition. Finally, the surname may be derived from "Lichte," the name of a town in Thuringia, which is itself derived from the Middle High German "lichta," meaning "clearing."Spelling variations of this family name include: Licht, Lichte, Likht, Liehte, Leicht and others. First found in various regions of Germany and the surrounding areas of Switzerland, Austria, France, and Belgium. The many possible origins of the name Lichter make it likely that several branches of the family emerged independently in different areas. The written history of the name Lichter dates back to 1275, when Egelolfus and Berhta dicti zem Liehte of Solothurn, Switzerland were recorded in the "Mittlehochdeutsches Namenbuch." The many branches of the young Lichter family were instrumental during this early period, each contributing greatly to the development of the medieval society of its particular region. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lichter research. Another 212 words(15 lines of text) covering the years 1283, 1295, 1617, 1705, 1748, 1762, and 1822 are included under the topic Early Lichter History in all our PDF Extended History products. Another 35 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lichter Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Lichter Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
The Lichter Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Lichter 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. This page was last modified on 23 September 2010 at 15:37. ©2000-2013 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Sign Up
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
- no headaches!
Home | About Us | Our Guarantee | Privacy Statement | Terms of Use Policy | Contact Us | Name Search | Site Map Call us Toll free: 888-468-7686 xt 222 or (613)384-9986 xt 222 Copyright © 2000 - 2013 Swyrich Corporation, all rights reserved |
||
