| ![Show Contents]() Lichte History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of LichteWhat does the name Lichte mean? The roots of the distinguished and ancient German surname are unclear; there are many possible origins for this name, all corresponding to different regions. Firstly, the name may be derived from the Middle High German "licht," meaning "light, lamp"; in this instance, the name would have been originally borne by a maker of lanterns or candlesticks. Alternatively, the name may be related to the Middle High German "liht," meaning "light-hearted, careless, unsteady." In this case, the name would have originated as a nickname, bestowed on someone with a light-hearted disposition. Finally, the surname may be derived from "Lichte," the name of a town in Thuringia, which is itself derived from the Middle High German "lichta," meaning "clearing." Early Origins of the Lichte familyThe surname Lichte was first found in various regions of Germany and the surrounding areas of Switzerland, Austria, France, and Belgium. The many possible origins of the name Lichte make it likely that several branches of the family emerged independently in different areas. The written history of the name Lichte dates back to 1275, when Egelolfus and Berhta dicti zem Liehte of Solothurn, Switzerland were recorded in the "Mittlehochdeutsches Namenbuch." The many branches of the young Lichte family were instrumental during this early period, each contributing greatly to the development of the medieval society of its particular region. Early History of the Lichte familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lichte research. Another 130 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1283, 1295, 1617, 1705, 1748, 1762 and 1822 are included under the topic Early Lichte History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lichte Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Licht, Lichte, Likht, Liehte, Leicht and others. Early Notables of the Lichte familyAnother 35 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lichte Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Lichte migration to the United States | + |
Lichte Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Catrina Lichte, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1737 1
- Christian Lichte, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1737 1
- Jacob Lichte, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
- Johannes Lichte, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1770 1
- Andreas Lichte, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1770 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Lichte (post 1700) | + |
- William Hell Lichte (b. 1911), German prominent psychologist and educator
- 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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