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Early Origins of the Gotze family

The surname Gotze was first found in Austria, where the name Godsey 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. In their later history the name 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 Gotze family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gotze research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1662, 1663, 1786, 1794 and 1841 are included under the topic Early Gotze History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gotze Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Godsey, Gottschee, Godske, Goddes, Godeassi, Gotsche, Gotty, Götze and many more.

Early Notables of the Gotze family

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Gotze migration to the United States +



Gotze Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Andreas Gotze, who arrived in America in 1783 1
  • Gottfried Gotze, who arrived in America in 1783 1
Gotze Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Henrich Gotze, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1802 1
  • Wilhelm Gotze, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1802 1
  • Carl Gotze, who landed in New York, NY in 1852 1
  • Chr Gotze, aged 17, who arrived in New York, NY in 1855 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Gotze (post 1700) +

  • Bruno Götze (1882-1913), German silver medalist cyclist at the 1906 Intercalated Games
  • Max Götze (1880-1944), German silver medalist track cycling racer at the 1908 Summer Olympics
  • Wolfgang Götze (b. 1937), German theoretical physicist from Fürstenwalde, emeritus professor of the Technical University of Munich
  • Fabian Götze (b. 1990), German footballer for the Germany National Team (2006-2007)
  • Ekkeland Götze (b. 1948), German painter, printmaker and conceptual artist
  • Mario Götze (b. 1992), German professional footballer


  1. 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)


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