Belz History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe roots of the distinguished German surname Belz lie in the kingdom of Bavaria. The name is derived from the Middle High German "Peltzer," meaning "furrier." During the Middle Ages, it was common practice for a man to be identified by the kind of work that he did; thus, it is likely that the progenitor of the name was a furrier who eventually came to be known as "Peltzer" or "Belz." Early Origins of the Belz familyThe surname Belz was first found in the medieval Duchy of Franconia, where the name is thought to have originated. The first known bearer of the name was recorded simply as Belz, and lived in Franconia in 1293. The young Belz family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Bavarian society. Early History of the Belz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Belz research. Another 139 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1293, 1330, 1357, 1513, 1553, 1590 and 1776 are included under the topic Early Belz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Belz Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Belz, Beltz, Peltz, Pelz, Belzer, Beltzer, Peltzer and many more. Early Notables of the Belz familyProminent among members of the name Belz in this period include
Belz RankingIn the United States, the name Belz is the 12,100th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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