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![Show Contents]() Clutter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of ClutterWhat does the name Clutter mean? The ancient and distinguished German surname Clutter is derived from the old Germanic term "Klotz," meaning "awkward, clumsy." The name was most likely initially bestowed as a nickname, either on someone who was clumsy or in an ironic way on someone who was exceptionally graceful. Early Origins of the Clutter familyThe surname Clutter was first found in Hessen, where the family was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The Clutteres would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for their involvement in social, economic and political affairs. The earliest known bearer of the name was Berchtolt Klotz, who is registered in the "Furstenbergisches Urkundenbuch" in 1343. Early History of the Clutter familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Clutter research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1606, 1668, 1738, 1764, 1771, 1773 and 1790 are included under the topic Early Clutter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Clutter Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Klotz, Klottz, Klotzz, Klots, Klotze, Klotzes, Klottze, Klottzz, Klutz, Clotz, Cloete and many more. Early Notables of the Clutter familyAnother 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Clutter Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Clutter RankingIn the United States, the name Clutter is the 13,832nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Clutter Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Christopher Clutter, aged 36, who immigrated to America, in 1910
- Cristopher W. Clutter, aged 38, who landed in America, in 1912
- John W. Clutter, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States, in 1915
- Bradford F. Clutter, aged 38, who landed in America from Hoboken, in 1918
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- George W. Clutter, American Democratic Party politician, Postmaster at Wheeling, Virginia, 1849 2
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