Origin Displayed: Dutch
Origins Available: Dutch, German
Spelling variations of this family name include: Feltz, Felt, Felts, van der Feltz, van der Felt, vand der Felts, de Feltz, de Felt, de Felts, von der Felt and many more.First found in Holland, where the name van der Feltz became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Melchert Folts, who arrived in New York in 1710; Henry Felts, who arrived in Virginia in 1711; Henrich Felty, who came to Pennsylvania in 1750; Catharina Barbara Jacke Fults, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1750. (From www.HouseOfNames.com Archives copyright © 2000 - 2009)
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