Metzler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Metzler family. The Germans began using hereditary surnames in the 12th century. Metzler is an occupational name, which was derived from the kind of work done by the original bearer. It is a name for a butcher. The surname Metzler is derived from the German word metzger, which means butcher.

Early Origins of the Metzler family

The surname Metzler was first found in Bavaria, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied and enrolled by the princes of the region. Chronicles first mention Burch vor der Mezzje of Zuerich in 1258, and Conrad hinter der Mezzje of Constance in 1259. The literal translation of the name into English would be "butcher" or "meat market." In their later history the family became a power unto themselves, and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Metzler family

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Metzler Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Metzler include Metzger, Mezger, Metzeler, Metzler, Mezler and others.

Early Notables of the Metzler family

Prominent among members of the name Metzler in this period include Georg Balthasar Metzger (1623-1687), a German physician and scientist, one of the four founding members of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina in Schweinfurt; Joseph Mezger (1635-1683), an Austrian Benedictine of St. Peter's Archabbey, Salzburg; Francis Mezger (1632-1701)...
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Metzler Ranking

In the United States, the name Metzler is the 3,737^th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1

Metzler migration to the United States +

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 Metzler or a variant listed above:

Metzler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johannes Metzler, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1741 2
J Daniel Metzler, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 2
A Elisab Metzler, who arrived in America in 1764-1798 2
John Metzler, who arrived in Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1764 2
Marg Elisab Metzler, who arrived in America in 1764-1798 2
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Metzler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Adelh Metzler, who arrived in North America in 1832-1849 2
Valentin Metzler, who landed in St Clair County, III in 1844 2
Johann Metzler, aged 38, who landed in Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "James Edward" 2
Heinrich Metzler, who landed in Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "James Edward" 2
Sara Metzler, who landed in America in 1855 2
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Metzler migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Metzler Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Alexander Metzler, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
Elisabeth Metzler, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
Emanuel Metzler, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
Magdelena Metzler, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
Margereta Metzler, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
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Contemporary Notables of the name Metzler (post 1700) +

Lloyd Metzler (1913-1980), American economist
John "Jack" C. Metzler Sr. (1909-1990), former Superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery, father of John C. Metzler, Jr
John C. Metzler Jr. (b. 1947), Superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia
Jim Metzler (b. 1951), American television and film actor
Alex Metzler (1903-1973), American Major League Baseball outfielder
William Metzler, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Erie County 4th District, 1900 3
Warren W. Metzler, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972 3
Jeff L. Metzler, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Wyoming State Senate from Park County, 1964 3
Don Metzler, American Republican politician, Chair of Madison County Republican Party, 2002 3
Mrs. Charles Metzler, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arkansas, 1960 3
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Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 12) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html