Hertz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Hertz family

The surname Hertz was first found in Belgium and Luxemburg, where the name 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. The name was first recorded in Luxemburg, a Grand Duchy of Europe and a province of Belgium. The House of Luxemburg is descended from Count Conrad who died 1086. Towns of the area include Viesalm, Herbeumont, Bertrix, Marche and Bastogne. In their later history the surname 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 Hertz family

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Hertz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hatz, Hatze, Hatzen, Hatzer, Hetz, Hetzenburg, Hetzel, Hetzeldorf, Hetzer, Hetzler, Hetzmanseder, Hatzenberger, Hatzfeldt, Hatzold, Hatzolt, Hertz, Herz, Hertzeldorf and many more.

Early Notables of the Hertz family

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Hertz Ranking

In the United States, the name Hertz is the 8,475^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Hertz migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hertz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hans Martin Hertz, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1738 2
Casparus Hertz, who arrived in New York in 1746 2
Andreas Hertz, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 2
Ludwig Hertz, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 2
Johannes Hertz, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 2
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Hertz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Abrah Hertz, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1800 2
Elias Hertz, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1803 2
Susman Hertz, aged 22, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1804 2
M. Hertz, who landed in New Orleans in 1823
Jacob Hertz, who arrived in Charleston, South Carolina in 1831 2
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Hertz Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Athanasius Hertz, aged 32, who arrived in New York, NY in 1903 2
Christina Hertz, aged 25, who arrived in New York, NY in 1903 2
Monika Hertz, aged 1, who arrived in New York, NY in 1903 2
Maria Eva Hertz, aged 56, who landed in New York, NY in 1903 2
Mathias Hertz, aged 58, who arrived in New York, NY in 1903 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Hertz (post 1700) +

Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (1857-1894), German physicist who first conclusively proved the existence of the electromagnetic waves, eponym of "hertz", unit of frequency that measures cycle per second
John Daniel Hertz (1879-1961), born Schandor Herz, an American businessman, thoroughbred racehorse owner, and philanthropist, owner and eponym of the Hertz Corporation
Roy Hertz (1909-2002), American professor of pharmacology and of obstetrics and gynecology. His honors include the Cancer Research Award from the International College of Surgeons
William Hertz, American politician, U.S. Vice Consul in Vienna, 1869-74 3
Ken Hertz, American politician, Mayor of Bellingham, Washington, 1976-82 3
Julian A. Hertz, American Republican politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from New York County 5th District, 1954 3
Hyman Hertz, American politician, Delegate to Texas Convention of 1832 from District of Nacogdoches, 1832 3
Howard Hertz, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 9th District, 1988 3
Gottlieb Hertz, American politician, Member of South Dakota State House of Representatives 4th District, 1935-36 3
Emanuel Hertz, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1912, 1916, 1932; Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 21st District, 1926 3
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Historic Events for the Hertz family +

RMS Lusitania

Mr. Douglas Grant Hertz, English 2nd Class passenger residing in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking by escaping in life boat 22 4

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 2015, November 6) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Lusitania Passenger List - The Lusitania Resource. (Retrieved 2014, March 6) . Retrieved from http://www.rmslusitania.info/lusitania-passenger-list/