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Early Origins of the Hattingh family

The surname Hattingh was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Hattingh family

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Hattingh Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hatingen, Hattingen, Hattinga, Hatingen, Hettinga and many more.

Early Notables of the Hattingh family

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Hattingh Ranking

South Africa, the name Hattingh is the 372nd most popular surname with an estimated 18,950 people with that name. 1


Hattingh migration to the United States +



Hattingh Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Johannes Theobald Hattingh, aged 25, who landed in America from Bland or Eland Cont, Tarkestad, South Africa, in 1919

Contemporary Notables of the name Hattingh (post 1700) +

  • Christian Hattingh, South African politician, Member of the National Council of the Provinces (2015-)
  • Grant Neil Hattingh (b. 1990), South African rugby union footballer from Johannesburg
  • Ilze Hattingh (b. 1996), South African tennis player from Durban; he has been junior number one girl tennis player on multiple occasions
  • Lieutenant General Hattingh Pretorius SD SM MMM (1942-2008), South African military commander, Chief of the South African Army (1993-1994)


  1. "Most Common Last Names in South Africa." Forebears, https://forebears.io/south-africa/surnames


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