Horwath History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Horwath family

The surname Horwath was first found in Austria, Transylvania and Hongrie where the name became noted for its many branches in the region including Petrichevich, Szent-Giorgy, and Zsebehaz, 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 Horwath family

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Horwath Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Horvath, Horvatt, Horvarth, Horwarth, Horwath and others.

Early Notables of the Horwath family

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Migration of the Horwath family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Seraphine Emilie Caroline Horwarth, who emigrated to America from Venne in 1852; Antal Horvath, who was recorded to be living in Boston in 1882; Neza Horvath, who immigrated to New York in 1891.

Contemporary Notables of the name Horwath (post 1700) +

Frank "Butch" Horwath (b. 1955), American former international rugby union player
Alexander Horwath (b. 1987), American soccer player
Caroline Christine Horwath, New Zealand nutritional scientist and professor in the Department of Human Nutrition at the University of Otago
Andrea Horwath MPP (b. 1962), Canadian politician, former Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party in Canada (2009-2022), 58th Mayor of Hamilton (2022-)