Spats History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Spats

What does the name Spats mean?

The Spats surname is derived from the Old High German "sparo," meaning a "sparrow;" as such, it is thought to have originally been a nickname for someone thought to resemble a sparrow in some way.

Early Origins of the Spats family

The surname Spats was first found in Bavaria, where the name 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. They were originally seated at Nuremburg.

Early History of the Spats family

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Spats Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Spat, Spatt, Sphat, Sphatt, Spatz, Spatzchek and many more.

Early Notables of the Spats family

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Spats migration to the United States +

Spats Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Willhelm Spats, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1743
Wilhelm Spats, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1743 1

Sources +

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)