Nichter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Nichter

What does the name Nichter mean?

The Nichter surname is derived from the name of the Neckar river, in Wuertemberg. No doubt the first person to bear this name was someone who lived along this river.

Early Origins of the Nichter family

The surname Nichter was first found in Bavaria, where the name Nichter 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 Nichter family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Nichter research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1750 is included under the topic Early Nichter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Nichter Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nichter, Nechler, Nocher, Necker, Neckler, Neckere, Neckelere, Neichtern, Niechter, Neuchenter and many more.

Early Notables of the Nichter family

Prominent among members of the name Nichter in this period include

the Nichter family of Bavaria

Nichter migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Nichter Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johan Henrich Nichter, who settled in Philadelphia in 1738

Nichter Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Christopher Nichter, aged 32, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 1
Andreas Nichter, who settled in New York, NY in 1850

Citations +

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)