Gottler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Gottler family

The surname Gottler 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 Gottler 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 Gottler family

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

Gottler 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 Gottler family

Prominent among members of the name Gottler in this period include the Gotte family of Bavaria, ennobled September 10th 1745.Niels W. Gade was one of the most gifted and accomplished of living composers and conductors, was born Oct. 11, 1817, at Copenhagen, the son of a maker of musical instruments. His first instruction in music was obtained from a teacher who esteemed mechanical industry...
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Gottler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gottler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Gottler, who landed in Texas in 1850-1906 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Gottler (post 1700) +

Archie Gottler (1896-1959), American composer, screenwriter, actor, and film director, best known for his work with The Three Stooges and for composing "Hunting the Hun", a popular World War I song (1918)

Citations +

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)