| ![Show Contents]() Bittencourt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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France
Etymology of BittencourtWhat does the name Bittencourt mean? The Bittencourt surname is a habitational name, taken on from any of various places in France. These place names in turn derive from a Germanic personal name, Betto, along with the Old French word, "court," meaning "yard", or "farmyard". Early Origins of the Bittencourt familyThe surname Bittencourt was first found in Artois, a former province of northern France where this illustrious family held a family seat with lands and manor for many centuries. The family were well established in the region of Arras and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility. Robert, surname of Faissens, the Seigneur of Bethune of Artois held in the year 1000 and held the Counts of Artois. One of the earliest records of the family was Jean de Béthencourt (1362-1425), a French explorer who in 1402 led an expedition to the Canary Islands. Born in Grainville-la-Teinturiere, province of Normandy, he was the son of Jean III Béthencourt and Marie de Bracquemont. He received the title King of the Canary Islands after his conquest. He co-founded the city of Betancuria in 1404 and many of his descendants are still found on the Canary Islands today. Early History of the Bittencourt familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bittencourt research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1620, 1626, 1667 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Bittencourt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bittencourt Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Bettencourt, Betencourt, Betancourt, Bettancourt, Bethencourt and many more. Early Notables of the Bittencourt familyNotable in the family at this time was Augustín de Vetancurt, also written Vetancourt, Betancourt, Betancur (1620-1700) French-born, Mexican Catholic historian and scholar of the Nahuatl language.Peter of Saint Joseph de Betancur (or Betancourt) (1626-1667), called Hermano Pedro de...
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| Bittencourt migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Bittencourt Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mechi Ella Bittencourt, aged 24, Spanish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Anita Owen" in 1856 1
- Manuel C. Bittencourt, aged 12, Portugese settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Archimede" in 1884 1
- Maria H. C. Bittencourt, aged 37, Portugese settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Archimede" in 1884 1
Bittencourt Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Julio Bittencourt, aged 47, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Imperator" in 1913 1
- Estavao Bittencourt, aged 34, Portugese settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Sao Paulo" in 1917 1
- Manuel Bittencourt, aged 24, Portugese settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Carmania" in 1919 1
- Antonio Bittencourt, aged 31, Brazilian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cuyaba" in 1922 1
- Rubens Bittencourt, aged 20, Brazilian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Southern Cross" in 1923 1
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Bittencourt (post 1700) | + |
- Rodrigo Oliveira de Bittencourt (b. 1983), Brazilian defensive midfielder
- Rafael de Andrade Bittencourt Pinheiro (b. 1982), Brazilian goalkeeper
- Rafael Bittencourt (b. 1971), Brazilian guitarist, composer and co-founder of the band Angra
- Márcio Bittencourt (b. 1964), retired Brazilian professional footballer
- Franklin Bittencourt (b. 1969), Brazilian football coach and a former player
- Amaro Soares Bittencourt (1885-1963), Brazilian Major General, diplomat, military and civil engineer, first recipient of the United States Legion of Merit (October, 1942)
- Leonardo Bittencourt (b. 1993), German football player
- Caroline Bittencourt (1981-2019), Brazilian model and television presenter
- Danny Bittencourt Morais (b. 1985), Brazilian central defender
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