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![Show Contents]() Galter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The prestigious surname Galter originated in Spain, a country which has figured prominently in world affairs for hundreds of years. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Spanish patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century and the most common patronymic suffix is "ez." The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. Some names are derived from the saints of the Christian Church, but many Spanish surnames are derived from personal names of Germanic origin. The Visigoths, who ruled Spain between the mid-5th and early 8th centuries had a profound impact on the development of surnames. This name originally derived from the baptismal name Gutierre. Early Origins of the Galter familyThe surname Galter was first found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times. Early History of the Galter familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Galter research. Another 110 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Galter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Galter Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gutiérrez, Gutierrez, Guter, Butre, Gutier, Wittier, Gutierre, Guterre, Guterres, Gut, Goter, Gauter, Gualter, Galter, Gulter, Baltar, Gutérriz, Guterriz, Gotérriz, Goterriz, Guteres, Gútrez, Gutrez, Gutérrez, Guterrez, Baltériz, Balteriz, Baldériz and many more. Early Notables of the Galter familyAnother 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Galter Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Galter 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: Galter Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Galter, British settler travelling from Plymouth aboard the ship "Roman Emperor" arriving in Lyttlelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 30th March 1863 1
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Galter migration to New Zealand 
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