Perlmutter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Perlmutter

What does the name Perlmutter mean?

The distinguished and ancient German surname Perlmutter is derived from "perle," meaning "pearl." The progenitor of the name was most likely someone who worked with pearls.

Early Origins of the Perlmutter family

The surname Perlmutter was first found in Bohemia, where the ancestral home of the Perlmutter family is thought to be located. The young Perlmutter family played an important role during these early formative years, contributing greatly to the development of medieval Bohemian society.

Early History of the Perlmutter family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Perlmutter research. Another 126 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1386, 1406, 1751, 1773, 1798, 1839, 1866, 1877 and 1932 are included under the topic Early Perlmutter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Perlmutter Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Perl, Perle, Perlmeister, Perlman, Perlmann, Perler, Perel, Perlmutter, Mutterperl, Perlmuter and many more.

Early Notables of the Perlmutter family

Isaak Perlmutter (1866-1932), a well-known Jewish painter

Migration of the Perlmutter family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Josef Perle, a Waldecker mercenary who settled in America after fighting in the Revolutionary War, Ernst Perl, who sailed with his family from Bremen to New York in 1857.

Contemporary Notables of the name Perlmutter (post 1700) +

Saul Perlmutter (b. 1959), American astrophysicist awarded half the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics

The Perlmutter Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Omnes vires pro patria
Motto Translation: All my strength for my country