Hartlieb History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsBavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Hartlieb family. The Hartlieb surname evolved as a local name. It is a name for a family that lived in Bavaria, where, although they came from humble beginnings, they gained a significant reputation for contributing to the region's medieval society. Early Origins of the Hartlieb familyThe surname Hartlieb was first found in Nuremberg, where the name Hartlieb contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Early History of the Hartlieb familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hartlieb research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1499 is included under the topic Early Hartlieb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hartlieb Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Hartlieb include Hartlieb, Harttlieb, Hartllieb, Hartliebe, Haartlieb and many more. Early Notables of the Hartlieb familyProminent among members of the name Hartlieb in this period include
Thousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Hartlieb or a variant listed above: Hartlieb Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Hartlieb Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Fortis et integer Motto Translation: Strong and healthy
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