Pitch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Pitch

What does the name Pitch mean?

The distinguished German surname Pitch is of Polish origin. It is derived from "Pies," a diminutive of the personal name "Peterchen," and means "son of Pies." The name was brought into Germany at an early stage, and has become quite widespread.

Early Origins of the Pitch family

The surname Pitch was first found in Silesia, where the name is thought to have entered into Germany from Poland. The personal name could be found in Silesia as early as 1372, when Petsche Seiler was recorded to be living in Liegnitz. The first records of the surname are slightly more recent; Bartel Pitsch was a resident of the city of Görlitz in 1504. The young Pitch family was instrumental during this early period, and contributed greatly to the development of medieval Silesian society.

Early History of the Pitch family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pitch research. Another 143 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1504, 1610, 1652, 1677, 1740, 1756 and 1788 are included under the topic Early Pitch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Pitch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pietsch, Pitsch, Petsch, Pietsh, Petch, Pitch and others.

Early Notables of the Pitch family

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Pitch migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Pitch Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Charles W. Pitch, aged 32, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Seringapatam" in 1856