Gotts History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Gotts familyThe surname Gotts 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 Gotts 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 Gotts familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gotts research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1745, 1817, 1843 and 1844 are included under the topic Early Gotts History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gotts Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gotte, Gott, Godt, Goth, Gothe, Gode, Godde, Gohde, Gode, Gade, Gadde and many more. Early Notables of the Gotts familyProminent among members of the name Gotts 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... Migration of the Gotts familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Robert Gott, who arrived in Maryland in 1669 and Marianne Gotte, who arrived in New York in 1854 with her daughter, also named Marianne.
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