Schaut History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Schaut family

The surname Schaut was first found in Holland, where the name 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. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Schaut family

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Schaut Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schouten, Schoutens, Schout, Schoute, Schouter, Schoutern, Schoutheete, Schoutten and many more.

Early Notables of the Schaut family

Willem Cornelisz Schouten (1567-1625), Dutch navigator who in 1616 successfully navigated round Cape Horn, named for his birthplace, the city of Hoorn, and visited new Guinea and other islands, later named the Schouten Islands; Joost Schouten...
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Schaut migration to the United States +

Schaut Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Heinrich Schaut, who arrived in Pennsylvania sometime between 1729 and 1730
Henry Schaut, who settled in Philadelphia Co. PA sometime between 1730 and 1731
Philip Schaut, who arrived in New Jersey in 1751
Maria Magdalena Schaut, who arrived in America in 1766

Schaut Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Johann Schaut, who arrived in North America in 1847