Sevelt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Denmark
Germany

Etymology of Sevelt

What does the name Sevelt mean?

The Sevelt surname is a habitational name from any of numerous places named so named. These place names Seefeld, are derived from the Middle High German words "se," meaning "lake," and "velt," which describes open country.

Early Origins of the Sevelt family

The surname Sevelt was first found in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Seefeldt is also connected to several place names in the Holstein region.

Early History of the Sevelt family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sevelt research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1324 and 1393 are included under the topic Early Sevelt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Sevelt Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Sevelt include Seefeldt, Seefeldte, Seefelldt, Sefeldt, Seefeldts, Seefeldtes, Seefeld, Seefelt, Seafeldt, Seafelt and many more.

Early Notables of the Sevelt family

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Sevelt migration to the United States +

Thousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Sevelt or a variant listed above:

Sevelt Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

J. B. Sevelt, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1820