Got History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Got family

The surname Got 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 Got 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 Got family

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Got 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 Got family

the Gotte family of Bavaria, ennobled September 10th 1745

Got Ranking

France, the name Got is the 5,007^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 1

Got migration to the United States +

Got Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Juliallia Got, who landed in Maryland in 1650 2
Richard Got, who arrived in Maryland in 1650 2
Sarah Got, who landed in Maryland in 1650 2
Susan Got, who arrived in Maryland in 1650 2

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)