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Early Origins of the Hetterich family

The surname Hetterich was first found in East Prussia, 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 numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Hetterich family

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Hetterich Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hederick, Hetterick, Heterick, Hetterich and many more.

Early Notables of the Hetterich family

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Hetterich migration to the United States +



Hetterich Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johannes Hetterich, who arrived in New York, NY in 1710 1
  • Adam Hetterich, who settled in North America in 1778
Hetterich Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Balthar. Hetterich, who arrived in New York in 1850
  • Jacob Hetterich, who landed in Arkansas in 1886 1


  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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