| ![Show Contents]() Spieth History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The Spieth surname is derived from the Middle High German word "späth," meaning "late;" thus it is supposed that it may have evolved from a nickname for a tardy person. Early Origins of the Spieth familyThe surname Spieth was first found in Bavaria, where the name Spaeth 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 Spieth familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spieth research. Another 121 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1715 and 1777 are included under the topic Early Spieth History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Spieth Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Spaeth, Spaetgens, Spät, Spätgen, Spatz, Späth, Spede, Speeten and many more. Early Notables of the Spieth familyMore information is included under the topic Early Spieth Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Spieth migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Spieth Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Frederick Spieth, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1860 1
- John Frederick Spieth, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1860 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Spieth (post 1700) | + |
- Jordan Alexander Spieth (b. 1993), American professional golfer on the PGA Tour, winner of the 2015 Masters
- Jacob Spieth, German-born, American brew-master and co-founder of The Spieth and Krug Brewery in 1867 in Bozeman, Montana
- Herman Spieth (1905-1988), American zoologist and university administrator, Chancellor of the University of California, Riverside (1962-1964)
- Bill Spieth, American co-founder of Frog City Software, a video game developer with his brother Ted Spieth in 1995
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Spieth migration to the United States 
