Raet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium
Netherlands

Etymology of Raet

What does the name Raet mean?

The Rhett surname is an Americanized form of the Dutch de Raedt, which comes from the Middle Dutch word "raet," which means "advice."

Early Origins of the Raet family

The surname Raet was first found in East Flanders, a province in present day Belgium, bordering on the Netherlands.

Early History of the Raet family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Raet research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1416, 1666, 1696, 1722, 1753, 1814, 1825 and 1844 are included under the topic Early Raet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Raet Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Raet, Raete, Raetes, Raett, Raetts, Raette, Raets, Raetz, de Raet, van Raet, van der Raet and many more.

Early Notables of the Raet family

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Raet migration to Canada +

Raet Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

John Raet, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia sometime between 1749 and 1752
John Raet, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1749-1752

The Raet Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Niet Sonder Raet