Goethe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Goethe family

The surname Goethe was first found in Thuringia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Goethe family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Goethe research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1749, 1782, 1816 and 1832 are included under the topic Early Goethe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Goethe Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Goethe, Goeth, Gothe, Gotthe, Gotha, Goethel and others.

Early Notables of the Goethe family

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), "Germany's Shakespeare" and her greatest author...

Migration of the Goethe family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Bernhart Goth, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1751; Carl Goeth came to Texas in 1852; as well as Ernst Goeth with his wife and two children. Christian Goethel arrived in Philadelphia in 1853. Marie Christiane Gothe came to America in 1859..

Contemporary Notables of the name Goethe (post 1700) +

Johann Wolfgang Goethe, German poet, novelist, dramatist, humanist, scientist, theorist, painter, and for ten years Chief minister of State for the Duchy of Weimar