| ![Show Contents]() Zoeller History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The Zoeller family originated in Bavaria, Germany. As hereditary surnames were adopted in that area beginning in the 12th century, people were often identified by the kind of work they did. Zoeller is an occupational name for a toll-taker or tax gatherer. The Zoeller family became landed aristocrats and they resided in an elegant feudal manor on a vast estate in Bavaria. Early Origins of the Zoeller familyThe surname Zoeller was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their support in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses in Austria and Switzerland, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their quest for power. Chronicles first mention Eberhard Zollner of the town Eger on the border between Bavaria and Bohemia. Chronicles also mention Hartman der Zoller of Emmerdingen in 1392, and Johann Vryenstat der Czoellner of Liegnitz, Silesia in 1388. Early History of the Zoeller familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zoeller research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1671, 1793, 1822, 1834, 1868 and 1882 are included under the topic Early Zoeller History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Zoeller 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 Zoeller include Zoller, Zoll, Zoeller, Zollner, Zolner, Zoll, Zoellner and many more. Early Notables of the Zoeller familyMore information is included under the topic Early Zoeller Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Zoeller RankingIn the United States, the name Zoeller is the 14,432nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Zoeller migration to the United States | + |
German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Zoeller surname or a spelling variation of the name include:
Zoeller Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Johannes Zoeller, who arrived in New York, NY in 1709 2
Zoeller Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Philip Zoeller, who settled in Texas in 1847
- Phil Zoeller, who arrived in Texas in 1847 aboard the ship "St. Pauli" 2
- George B Zoeller, who landed in St Clair County, Illinois in 1858 2
- Otto Zoeller, who landed in St Clair County, Illinois in 1859 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Zoeller (post 1700) | + |
- Guillermo Zoeller, American politician, U.S. Vice Consul in Ciudad Juarez, 1914 3
- Barry Zoeller, American former news anchor and news director
- Gregory F. Zoeller (b. 1955), the American 42nd Attorney General of the state of Indiana
- Frank Urban "Fuzzy" Zoeller (b. 1951), American PGA golfer, winner of the 1984 U.S. Open and The Masters
- Hugo Zoeller (1852-1933), German explorer and journalist
- Günter Zoeller (b. 1948), German figure skater and figure skating coach
- Karlheinz Zoeller (1928-2005), German musician and solo flautist of the Berlin Philharmonic from 1960 to 1969 and from 1976 to 1993
- Thomas Zoeller, German author and player of the Scottish Great Highland Bagpipes, border pipes, and smallpipes
- "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 2015, October 30) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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Zoeller migration to the United States 
