Surname Spitzhüttel - Meaning and Origin

Spitzhüttel: What does the surname Spitzhüttel mean?

The surname Spitzhüttel is a German-language surname, derived from the word 'Spitzhütte', which in turn is derived from the Middle German word 'spitze' meaning 'point, peak or summit'. The name refers to either someone who lived near a 'peak hut' in the countryside or a person from a village named 'Spitzhütte'.

The name 'Spitzhütte' comes from the German usage of the word 'Spitze' to denote a hill or small mountain in the countryside. The term is most commonly used in the southern part of Germany and is closely associated with the beautiful scenery of the Bavarian Alps.

The word 'Spitze' is thought to have originated from the Middle High German word 'spizza' and may also be related to the Old High German word 'ziz' which meant 'point'.

Spitzhüttel is a very common German surname, with almost 9000 occurrences being recorded across the country. It is especially prevalent in the southern part of Germany, especially around Bavaria.

The name Spitzhüttel is particular meaningful for people with roots in those parts of Germany, as it carries with it a strong sense of locality and belonging. It is a reminder of where a person's ancestors originally came from, and how the surrounding landscape has impacted their lives and their surnames.

Spitzhüttel: Where does the name Spitzhüttel come from?

The last name Spitzhüttel is most common today in the north-western region of Germany, extending from the border to the Netherlands near Nordrhein-Westfalen, to parts of other German states such as Lower Saxony and even into the Netherlands.

The name is likely derived from the German word "Spitzhut," meaning "pointed hat." It could be an occupational name, indicating someone who made or wore such hats. It may also refer to someone from a place called Spitzhutte, which is a small town in the province of Overijssel in the Netherlands.

In Germany, Spitzhüttel is most commonly found in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen. Records indicate that as many as 541 people with that last name lived in Nordrhein-Westfalen in 2019. However, the name can also be found in the states of Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt.

In recent decades, the name Spitzhüttel has been more frequently seen in the Netherlands, as those with ancestral roots in Germany have moved to the Netherlands. In the 2019 Dutch population register, records indicate that 293 people with the last name Spitzhüttel were living in the country.

Though the last name is most closely connected to Germany, it could have started in the Netherlands and spread to Germany with changes to the spelling over time. As a result, both Germany and the Netherlands continue to have a significant population of people with the last name Spitzhüttel.

Variations of the surname Spitzhüttel

The surname Spitzhüttel is a German name which comes from a place-name or toponym, containing the words 'spitz' meaning 'pointy' or 'peak' and 'hüttel' meaning 'hut' or 'small house'. Variants of this name are Spitzhütel, Spitzhuetl, Spitzhuttl, Spitzhuttel, Spitzhuttels, Spitzhutteler, Spitzhuttlers and Spitzhutlers. However, some variant spellings may be found due to transcription or writing errors by officials when recording the information for documents such as birth certificates.

Other surnames which can be derived from the same origin are Spitzhueten, Spitzhuetenl, Spitzhuetler, Spitzhuetlers, Spitzer and Spitze. These variants are believed to have derived from the original Spitzhüttel spelling but may have been spelled this way due to the influence of the local dialects.

Spitzhüttel is also an anglicised version of the name and is used in many English speaking countries such as the United States and Canada. Surnames derived from the anglicised spelling include Spitzhuttle, Spitzhuttles and Spitzhuttlers.

In addition, some of the variants or spellings of Spitzhüttel are in other countries and languages. For example, the French spelling is Spitzchutel or Spitzchutels and the Norwegian variant is Spitshuetl. All of these names are derived from the original German name, Spitzhüttel, and although the spelling or transcription may differ, they all refer to the same origin.

Famous people with the name Spitzhüttel

• Christopher Spitzhüttel, German football player
• Gerhard Spitzhüttel, German politician
• Evelyn Spitzhüttel, Austrian actress
• Klaus Spitzhüttel, German former rally driver
• Marc Spitzhüttel, German entrepreneur and business executive
• Thorsten Spitzhüttel, German sculptor
• Uwe Spitzhüttel, German volleyball player
• Jean Spitzhüttel, Belgian artist
• Julius Spitzhüttel, Austrian figure skater
• surrendered officer Spitzhüttel, German fighter pilot

Other surnames

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