Terra History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Terra family

The surname Terra was first found in Bavaria, where the name Derrah was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Terra family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Terra research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1451, 1578 and 1702 are included under the topic Early Terra History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Terra Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Derrah, Derr, Derrschau, Derval, Deire, Deurrah, Teran, Terras, Terrah, Terra and many more.

Early Notables of the Terra family

More information is included under the topic Early Terra Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Terra migration to the United States +

Terra Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Juan Terra, who settled in Baltimore in 1823
Kaspar Terra, who settled in New York in 1839
Mr. Julio Terra, aged 2, Portuguese settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Vega" in 1891
Mr. Francisco Terra, aged 6 months, Portuguese settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Vega" in 1891

Contemporary Notables of the name Terra (post 1700) +

Daniel James Terra (1911-1996), American scientist, businessman, and art collector, founder of the Terra Foundation for American Art in 1978
José Luis Gabriel Terra Leivas (1873-1942), Uruguayan lawyer and statesman, 26th President of Uruguay from 1931 to 1933
Joao Evangelista Martins Terra S.J. (1925-2022), Brazilian Roman Catholic bishop
Ricardo Terra Teixeira (b. 1947), former president of the Brazilian Football Confederation