Garzen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The mountainous borders of Spain contain the origins of the prestigious surname Garzen. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Spanish patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century and the most common patronymic suffix is "ez." The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins.

Early Origins of the Garzen family

The surname Garzen was first found in Galicia, an important Christian kingdom of medieval Spain.

Early History of the Garzen family

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Garzen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Garza, de Garza, de la Garza, Garzo, Garzón and many more.

Early Notables of the Garzen family

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Garzen migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Garzen Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Bernard Garzen, who settled in Quebec in 1876