Sphat History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Sphat

What does the name Sphat mean?

The Sphat 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 Sphat family

The surname Sphat 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 Sphat family

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Sphat Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Sphat family

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Migration of the Sphat family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Willhelm Spats, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1743; Georg Michael Spatz, who came to Pennsylvania in 1752; Jacob Spatz, who settled in America in 1750.