Show ContentsStatz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Medieval Silesia is the birthplace of the noble Statz family. The Statz surname is derived from the German word "stoltz," which means "proud," and as such, it was most likely originally a nickname, which became a hereditary surname.

Early Origins of the Statz family

The surname Statz was first found in Silesia, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging province which would later play a role in the national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Statz family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Statz research. Another 152 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1480, 1526, 1562, 1719, 1771, 1816, 1834, 1848 and 1902 are included under the topic Early Statz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Statz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Stoltz, Stolz, Stoltze, Stolze, Stolt, Stolte, Stoetzel, Stoltzel, Stolzel, Stolzer and many more.

Early Notables of the Statz family

Notables of the period with the surname Statz were Thomas Stoltzer (1480-1526), who was a German composer and Kapellmeister to the King of Hungary. Georg Stolz von Gemappe, a calvary officer (Rittmeister) in the...
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United States Statz migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Statz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Phil. Statz, aged 29, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Harriet"

Contemporary Notables of the name Statz (post 1700) +

  • William H. Statz, American politician, Social Democratic Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly from Milwaukee County 6th District, 1902

Bismarck
  • Josef Statz (1921-1999), German Matrose serving aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he survived the sinking 1


  1. Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details


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