The Coetzer surname is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "kotze," which was a coarse woolen cloth or garment. Today the variants Kotze, Kotzé and Coetzee are frequently Afrikaans surnames.
However, one source claims the Coetzee variant is often thought to be derived from Couché, suggesting a Huguenot origin, but the earliest record is of Dirk Coetzee, who emigrated to Cape Colony from Kampen, Netherlands, in the 17th century.
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Early Origins of the Coetzer family
The surname Coetzer was first found in East Prussia, where the name was originally found in Livonia and moved south and became Russian Counts in 1799. They 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.
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Early History of the Coetzer family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Coetzer research. Another 126 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1295 and 1759 are included under the topic Early Coetzer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Coetzer Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kotzel, Kotzle, Kotzeler, Koetzle, Koetzel and many more.
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Early Notables of the Coetzer family
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Coetzer Ranking
In South Africa, the name Coetzer is the 362nd most popular surname with an estimated 19,205 people with that name. 1
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Coetzer migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Coetzer Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
J. Jacobus Coetzer, aged 62, who landed in America from Bermuda, in 1904
Contemporary Notables of the name Coetzer (post 1700)
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Wenselois Johann Coetzer (b. 1947), famous South African painter
Pieter Willem Coetzer (b. 1947), well-known South African politician
