Bitz History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe roots of the distinguished German surname Bitz lie in the former duchy of Swabia. The name is of two possible origins; firstly, it is derived from "Bitz," the name of a settlement near the town of Balingen in Swabia. Alternatively, it is derived from the Middle High German "bizune," meaning "field enclosed by a fence." In this case, the progenitor of the name would have dwelled on or near such a piece of land. Early Origins of the Bitz familyThe surname Bitz was first found in Swabia, where it is believed to have originated. It was a common practice of the time to refer to a new resident of a city by the name of his hometown; thus, it is likely that the initial bearer of the name was a native of the village of Bitz who had settled in another city. The young Bitz family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Swabian society. Early History of the Bitz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bitz research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1290, 1454 and 1855 are included under the topic Early Bitz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bitz Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Bitz, Bitze, Bitzer, Bitzius, Bytzer, Bïtzer and many more. Early Notables of the Bitz familyNotables with the surname Bitz during this period were
Migration of the Bitz familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Gorg Bitz, who settled in New York in 1709 with his wife and their four children; Ludwig Bitzer and his wife Anna Maria, who emigrated from Wü.
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