Spatt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Spatt

What does the name Spatt mean?

The Spatt 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 Spatt family

The surname Spatt 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 Spatt family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spatt research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1777 and 1787 are included under the topic Early Spatt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Spatt Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Spatt family

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Spatt migration to the United States +

Spatt Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

John Spatt, who arrived in Maryland in 1660 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Spatt (post 1700) +

Beverly Moss Spatt (1924-2023), American historical preservationist in New York City
Arthur Donald Spatt (1925-2020), American jurist, Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (2004-2020)

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)