Galter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Galter family

The surname Galter was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands in Haarlem. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Galter family

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Galter Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gelder, van Gelder, Vangelder, Op-Gelder and many more.

Early Notables of the Galter family

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Galter migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Galter Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. Galter, British settler travelling from Plymouth aboard the ship "Roman Emperor" arriving in Lyttlelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 30th March 1863 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Galter (post 1700) +

Luís Carlos Galter (1947-2025), Brazilian footballer, played as a defender for Corinthians (1967-1974) and Flamengo (1974-1975), represented Brazil internationally playing in the Brazil Independence Cup (1971-1972)

Sources +

New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html