Poot History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Poot

What does the name Poot mean?

The German surname Poot comes from the Middle Low German word "pot," meaning "a pot;" as such, it was likely an occupational name for a potter.

Early Origins of the Poot family

The surname Poot was first found in East Prussia, where the name Pott came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Poot family

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Poot Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pott, Pot, Potte, Potts, Pottes, Pots, Potes, Pottz, Pottez, Poott, Pootts, Bott, Botts, Botz and many more.

Early Notables of the Poot family

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Poot Ranking

Netherlands, the name Poot is the 615^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,941 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Poot family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Michael Potts, who came to Philadelphia in 1732; John Lodwick Potts, who came to Philadelphia in 1738; Michael Potz, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738.

Contemporary Notables of the name Poot (post 1700) +

Crescencio Poot (1820-1885), leading general in the Caste War of Yucatán
Imogen Gay Poot (b. 1989), English actress
Alderman Edwin Poot (b. 1965), Northern Irish politician and a member of the Democratic Unionist Party
Marcel Poot (1901-1988), Belgian composer, professor, and musician
Eduardo Avelino Magana Poot (b. 1984), Mexican archer

Sources +

"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames