Show ContentsTrauth History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Trauth surname is thought to derive from the word "traube" meaning "grape."

Early Origins of the Trauth family

The surname Trauth was first found in Bavaria, where the name Traubach 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 Trauth family

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Trauth Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Traubach, Traubache, Traubaches, Traubachs, Traubbach, Traubachh, Traubaach, Traubacche, Traubacch, Trautbach and many more.

Early Notables of the Trauth family

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United States Trauth migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Trauth Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Anna Barbara Trauth, who arrived in America in 1747 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Trauth (post 1700) +

  • Stanley E. Trauth (b. 1948), American herpetologist and professor of zoology and environmental studies at Arkansas State University
  • Louis Trauth, American businessman, founder of Louis Trauth Dairy in 1920
  • Denise M. Trauth, American academic, 9th President of Texas State University-San Marcos (2002-)
  • Andrew James "A.J." Trauth (b. 1986), American two-time Young Artist Award nominated actor and musician, known for his work on You Wish! (2003), The Even Stevens Movie (2003) and The Last Word (2008)
  • Gero Trauth, German painter, graphic artist, porcelain illustrator and designer


  1. 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)


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