Show ContentsGottechalk History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The German state of Saxony is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Gottechalk which literally means "God's echo."

Early Origins of the Gottechalk family

The surname Gottechalk was first found in Saxony, where the name Gottschalk emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. Since the 13th century the surname has been closely associated with the social and economic advancement of the region's feudal society.

Early History of the Gottechalk family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gottechalk research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1728, 1805, 1823, 1829, 1869 and 1909 are included under the topic Early Gottechalk History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gottechalk Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gottschalk, Gottshalk, Gottschalck, Gottchalk, Gottshalt, Gottschalck, Gottschaldt, Gottschalhs, Gottschall, Gottschalt, Gottschalg, Gottschlag, Gottschoclk, Gottschol, Gottschall, Gottechalk, Gottschlick, Gottschling, Gotshall, Gottshall, Gottshlick and many more.

Early Notables of the Gottechalk family

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United States Gottechalk migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gottechalk Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • William Gottechalk, who arrived in Allegany County, Pennsylvania in 1848


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