Potters History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Germany

The German surname Potters comes from the Middle Low German word "pot," meaning "a pot;" as such, it was likely an occupational name for a potter.

Early Origins of the Potters family

The surname Potters was first found in East Prussia, where the name Pott came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Potters family

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Potters Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pott, Pot, Potte, Potts, Pottes, Pots, Potes, Pottz, Pottez, Poott, Pootts, Bott, Botts, Botz and many more.

Early Notables of the Potters family

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Migration of the Potters family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Michael Potts, who came to Philadelphia in 1732; John Lodwick Potts, who came to Philadelphia in 1738; Michael Potz, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738.

Contemporary Notables of the name Potters (post 1700) +

Sjoerd Cornelis Clemens Maria Potters (b. 1972), Dutch politician, Member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy