| ![Show Contents]() Hartzler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The ancestral home of the Hartzler family is in the German province of Bavaria. Hartzler is a German nickname surname. Such names came from eke-names, or added names, that described their initial bearer through reference to a physical characteristic or other attribute. It is a name for a kindhearted or stalwart individual, and is derived from the German word herz, which means heart. Early Origins of the Hartzler familyThe surname Hartzler was first found in Bavaria, where this family made important contributions toward the development of this district from ancient times. Always prominent in social and political affairs, the family formed alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Individual bearers of this name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Martin Hercz, who lived in the Bohemian town of Iglau around the year 1383. Early History of the Hartzler familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hartzler research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1803, 1835, 1888 and 1902 are included under the topic Early Hartzler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hartzler Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Hartzler include Hertz, Hertze, Herttz, Herttze, Herz, Herze, Herzz, Herzze, Haertz, Haerz, Herts and many more. Early Notables of the Hartzler familyProminent among members of the name Hartzler in this period include Henri Herz (1803-1888), who was a German pianist and composer. A celebrated concert pianist, he also founded his...
Another 28 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hartzler Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hartzler RankingIn the United States, the name Hartzler is the 11,533rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Hartzler familyBetween the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries, German settlers arrived in North America by the thousands. Persecution based on religion and poverty were great motivators in this large-scale migration. So too was the opportunity for tenant farmers to own their own land. Ample land and opportunity awaited the settlers who went to such states as Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, as well as Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Hartzler or a variant listed above: Hans Herts, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1738. Johannes Hertz came to Philadelphia in 1754; while M. Hertz landed in New Orleans in 1823. Christian Herz arrived in Philadelphia in 1834..
| Contemporary Notables of the name Hartzler (post 1700) | + |
- Amy Lynn Hartzler (b. 1981), née Lee, known professionally as Amy Lee, an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and record producer
- Vicky Jo Hartzler (b. 1960), née Zellmer, an American politician, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 4th district (2011-)
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