Potes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France
Germany

Etymology of Potes

What does the name Potes mean?

The German surname Potes 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 Potes family

The surname Potes 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 Potes family

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Potes 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 Potes family

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Migration of the Potes 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 Potes (post 1700) +

Alba Lucía Potes Cortés (b. 1954), Colombian composer of contemporary classical music and teacher at Mannes College The New School for Music, College Preparatory Division in New York