Leuteritz Surname History

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Germany

Etymology of Leuteritz

What does the name Leuteritz mean?

In mediaeval German "lud" meant "fame" and "liut" or "Leute" meant "people" or "folk;" while "her," meant "army." Thus "liut-her" meant "person in the army," while "lud-her" would be a "famous soldier."

Early Origins of the Leuteritz family

The surname Leuteritz was first found in Bavaria, where the family 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. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Leuteritz family

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Leuteritz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Leuteritz, Lutheritz, Lueteritz, Loetheritz, Leiteritz and many more.

Early Notables of the Leuteritz family

the Leuteritz family of Bavaria

Leuteritz migration to the United States +

Leuteritz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Fried Wilhelm Leuteritz, who was naturalized in Scott county, Iowa in 1892

Contemporary Notables of the name Leuteritz (post 1700) +

Krista Johnsen Leuteritz, American member of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Office of Standards Service
Thomas Leuteritz, American Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at University of Redlands, California