Götte History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Götte family

The surname Götte was first found in Bavaria, where the name was closely identified in early medieval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Like many surnames, the name Götte began as a personal name. Gott was a short form of any of several German personal names which began with that word, which means "good" or "God."

Early History of the Götte family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Götte research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1745, 1817, 1843 and 1844 are included under the topic Early Götte History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Götte Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gotte, Gott, Godt, Goth, Gothe, Gode, Godde, Gohde, Gode, Gade, Gadde and many more.

Early Notables of the Götte family

the Gotte family of Bavaria, ennobled September 10th 1745

Götte Ranking

In France, the name Götte is the 8,058^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Götte migration to the United States +

Götte Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Carolina Gotte, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1792 2

Götte Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Ian Gotte, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1807 2
Louisa Gotte, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1807 2
Maria Gotte, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1807 2
Marianne Gotte, who arrived in New York in 1854 with her daughter, also named Marianne

Contemporary Notables of the name Götte (post 1700) +

Alexander W. von Götte (1840-1922), German zoologist

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
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)