Pottz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Pottz

What does the name Pottz mean?

The German surname Pottz 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 Pottz family

The surname Pottz 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 Pottz family

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Pottz 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 Pottz family

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Migration of the Pottz 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.