Raet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Belgium
Netherlands

The Rhett surname is an Americanized form of the Dutch de Raedt, which comes from the Middle Dutch word "raet," which means "advice."

Early Origins of the Raet family

The surname Raet was first found in East Flanders, a province in present day Belgium, bordering on the Netherlands.

Early History of the Raet family

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Raet Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Raet, Raete, Raetes, Raett, Raetts, Raette, Raets, Raetz, de Raet, van Raet, van der Raet and many more.

Early Notables of the Raet family

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Raet migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Raet Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

John Raet, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia sometime between 1749 and 1752
John Raet, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1749-1752