Sotter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The German name Sotter comes from the historic region of Austria. The name itself is derived from the Middle High German word "suter," and is an occupational name for a shoemaker or cobbler.

Early Origins of the Sotter family

The surname Sotter was first found in Austria, where bearers of this surname have been prominent contributors to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the family name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Sotter family

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Sotter Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Sutter, Suter, Sauter, Sautter, Seuter, Seutter, Seiter, Sutterer and many more.

Early Notables of the Sotter family

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Sotter migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Sotter Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Clara Sotter, aged 21, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1893 1
Josefine Sotter, aged 23, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1893 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Sotter (post 1700) +

George William Sotter (1879-1953), American artist best known for Impressionist-style works

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)