Spaid History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Germany

Etymology of Spaid

What does the name Spaid mean?

The Spaid surname is derived from the Middle High German word "späth," meaning "late;" thus it is supposed that it may have evolved from a nickname for a tardy person.

Early Origins of the Spaid family

The surname Spaid was first found in Bavaria, where the name Spaeth was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Spaid family

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Spaid Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Spaeth, Spaetgens, Spät, Spätgen, Spatz, Späth, Spede, Speeten and many more.

Early Notables of the Spaid family

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Spaid migration to the United States +

Spaid Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Ana Spaid, aged 43, who arrived in New York in 1923 aboard the ship "Lafayette" from Le Havre, France 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Spaid (post 1700) +

William Spaid (1904-1971), American Democratic Party politician, Speaker of the Arizona State House of Representatives, 1940 2
Eva M. Spaid, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1972 3

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html