The roots of the distinguished German surname Bitzel 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.
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Early Origins of the Bitzel family
The surname Bitzel 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 Bitzel family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Swabian society.
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Early History of the Bitzel family
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Bitzel Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bitz, Bitze, Bitzer, Bitzius, Bytzer, Bïtzer and many more.
Early Notables of the Bitzel family
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Migration of the Bitzel family
Some 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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