The surname Litze was first found in Brandenburg, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied and enrolled by the princes of the region. The name possibly has its origin in the city name Lietzen in Brandenburg, but is probably much older than this mediaeval town, having its roots in the ancient Slavic tribes of the Silesian and Bohemian regions. In their later history the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
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Early History of the Litze family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Litze research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Litze History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Litze Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Litzmann, Litzman, Lietzmann, Lietz, Litzke, Litzka, Litz, Litze, Litzer, Litzler, Litzerich, Litzerick, Litzau, Litzow, Lietzkow, Lietzke and many more.
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Early Notables of the Litze family
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Migration of the Litze family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Wilhelm Litz, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1751. One bearer of the variation Litze arrived in New Orleans in 1822. Rudolph Litzer came to Philadelphia in 1737.
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