The Dutch surname Otre can either be a metonymicoccupational name for an otter hunter or a nickname for someone supposedly resembling an otter in appearance from the Middle Dutch word otter.
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Early Origins of the Otre family
The surname Otre was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
Early History of the Otre family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Otre research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1718 and 1719 are included under the topic Early Otre History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Otre Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Otter, Otters, Ottere, Otteres, Otterr, Otterrs, Oter, Oters, Ottar, van Ottar, de Otter and many more.
Early Notables of the Otre family
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Migration of the Otre family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johannes George Oder, who settled in Philadelphia in 1733; Johan Henrich Otter, who came to Philadelphia in 1734; Johan Casspar Other, who settled in Philadelphia in 1740.
