Klutz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The ancient and distinguished German surname Klutz is derived from the old Germanic term "Klotz," meaning "awkward, clumsy." The name was most likely initially bestowed as a nickname, either on someone who was clumsy or in an ironic way on someone who was exceptionally graceful.

Early Origins of the Klutz family

The surname Klutz was first found in Hessen, where the family was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The Klutzes would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for their involvement in social, economic and political affairs. The earliest known bearer of the name was Berchtolt Klotz, who is registered in the "Furstenbergisches Urkundenbuch" in 1343.

Early History of the Klutz family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Klutz research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1606, 1668, 1738, 1764, 1771, 1773 and 1790 are included under the topic Early Klutz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Klutz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Klotz, Klottz, Klotzz, Klots, Klotze, Klotzes, Klottze, Klottzz, Klutz, Clotz, Cloete and many more.

Early Notables of the Klutz family

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Klutz migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Klutz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Emilie Klutz, aged 18, who landed in Nebraska in 1880 1
Lewis Klutz, aged 33, who arrived in Nebraska in 1880 1
Lidia Klutz, aged 5, who landed in Nebraska in 1880 1
Ottilie Klutz, aged 4, who arrived in Nebraska in 1880 1
Rineholt Klutz, aged 7, who landed in Nebraska in 1880 1

Citations +

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)