Sloter History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Sloter derived from the Middle Low German term "schlütter" meaning "doorkeeper." It is supposed that the name was originally occupational for the keeper of the supplies of a large household. Early Origins of the Sloter familyThe surname Sloter was first found in Bremen, where Henrich Sclutere was the first of the name on record, in 1311. Other early records include Johann Sluthere, who lived in Luebeck in 1344 and Frederic Slutere, who was Lord Mayor of Quedlinburg in 1349. Early History of the Sloter familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sloter research. Another 39 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1406, 1627, 1664, 1673, 1711 and 1714 are included under the topic Early Sloter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sloter Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schluder, Slutter, Schlutt, Schlutter, Schluther, Schluterman, Sluter, Sluyter, Schluether, Schluetter and many more. Early Notables of the Sloter familyNotables of the time included Claus Sluter (d. 1406), Dutch sculptor, whose works survive to this day; Willem Sluyter (1627-1673), German vicar and writer b ron in Eibergen...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Sloter Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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