Lettermann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Lettermann

What does the name Lettermann mean?

The surname Lettermann was an occupational name for a tanner, derived from the German word "lederaere," meaning "leather worker." While patronymic and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the name of the father and mother respectively, are the most common form of a hereditary surname in Germany, occupational surnames also emerged during the late Middle Ages. Many people, such as the Lettermann family, adopted the name of their occupation as their surname.

Early Origins of the Lettermann family

The surname Lettermann was first found in Austria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. Chronicles first mention Heynke Lederer of Liegnitz in 1372, and Sigfrid der Ledergaerwe of Schorndorf in 1302. The family branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Lettermann family

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Lettermann Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lederer, Leder, Lederman, Ledermann, Lederle and others.

Early Notables of the Lettermann family

August Gottlob von Lederer (1723-1795), who was an Austrian state official. He was born in Saxony, where his father was a highly placed administrator, and later served in Brussels as an official at the court. He became secretary of the Peace-Congress of Hubertusburg, for which service he was ennobled. Many...
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Migration of the Lettermann family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Paulus Lederer, who came to Philadelphia in 1732. He was followed by Bartholomaus Lederer, who came in 1752. Frederik Leder came in 1728; Johan Leder in 1753.