Werthen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Werthen

What does the name Werthen mean?

The German surname Werthen was derived from the Low German word "werth," denoting an inkeeper or landlord.

Early Origins of the Werthen family

The surname Werthen was first found in Thuringia, where the family was known for its contributions to the prosperity and culture of the emerging feudal society. The family branched into numerous houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions.

Early History of the Werthen family

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Werthen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Werthen, Werthern, Wurthern, Woerthern, Worthen, Worthern, Warthern, Werther, Werthenberg, Worther, Werther, Werten and many more.

Early Notables of the Werthen family

Wigand Wirt (1460-1519), a German theologian best known for his polemic writings attacking the Catholic doctrine of the immaculate conception; Philipp August von Werther (circa 1730-1791), a Prussian Major General; Heinrich Freiherr von Werther (1772-1859), German...
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Migration of the Werthen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christian Werther, a mercenary from Anhalt-Zerbst, Germany, who served with the British forces during the American Revolution, and came to Quebec in 1778.