Pitter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

Etymology of Pitter

What does the name Pitter mean?

The Pitter surname was an occupational name for an official in charge of weights and measures, from the French word "peiser," to weigh.

Early Origins of the Pitter family

The surname Pitter was first found in Galicia which lies in southern Poland on the northern slopes of the Carpathians. It was overrun by Monguls in 1223. The region is composed of Polish and Ukrainian natives, the latter being to the east. The Ruthenian nobles adopted the Catholic faith and the Polish tongue. The surname 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. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Pitter family

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Pitter Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pitzer, Petz, Petzinger, Pitter, Pazer, Pazzi and many more.

Early Notables of the Pitter family

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Pitter migration to the United States +

Pitter Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

John Pitter, who landed in Maryland in 1716 1

Pitter Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Franz Pitter, who arrived in New York in 1850 1

Historic Events for the Pitter family +

HMS Bulwark

Mr. Charles Pitter (b. 1893), British seaman who was aboard the ship "HMS Bulwark" she exploded in the English Channel on the 26th November 1914, he survived

Sources +

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)