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The distinguished German surname Vanschott is of three distinct origins. Firstly, the name Vanschott is derived from the German "Vanschott," meaning "Scotsman." In this instance, the name would have been originally borne by one of the many Scottish immigrants to Germany during the Middle Ages. The name Vanschott may also be derived from the Low German word "Vanschott," meaning "a floodgate or drain," and would therefore have been initially borne by someone living near a floodgate. Finally, the name may be derived from "Schotte," the name of a town located in Giessen; in this instance, the initial bearer would have been a resident of this town.
The surname Vanschott was first found in Baden, where the name 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vanschott research. Another 169 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1427, 1504, 1570, 1608, 1666, 1682, 1693, 1696, 1812 and 1822 are included under the topic Early Vanschott History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: von Schott, Schott, Schotte, Schött, Schötte and many more.
Another 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Vanschott Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: a bearer of Schott, who was listed in 1782 among the German mercenaries who remained in North America after the American Revolution; Andreas Schott, who arrived at the port of Philadelphia in 1752.