Mootz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

It is likely that the surname Mootz is occupational in origin, being derived from the Middle High German word "Mutze" which denotes a type of white bread. In this case then the original bearer of the name may have been a baker. Alternatively, the surname may have originated in a nickname derived from a physical attribute or character trait. The Middle High German word "mutzen " has the meaning to decorate, as with a smile. The surname Mootz, with the suffix "-bach" may also be locative, having been derived from a geographical feature, probably near the residence of the original bearer. "Mutzenbach" can mean dirty stream, and so the term "Mutzenbacher" denotes someone who lives by the dirty stream.

Early Origins of the Mootz family

The surname Mootz was first found in Baden, where a Wernher Mutzhart was recorded in Esslingen in 1366. The name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Mootz family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mootz research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1691, 1780, 1866 and 1875 are included under the topic Early Mootz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mootz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mutz, Mutschen, Motschenbacher, Motzenberg, Motzenbacher, Motschenberg, Mutzenbecher, Mishler, Mitschler, Mischler, Muttschler, Muschler and many more.

Early Notables of the Mootz family

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Mootz migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mootz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Franz Mootz, who arrived in North America in 1818 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Mootz (post 1700) +

Mathis Mootz (b. 1976), German electronic musician and DJ
Mónica Spear Mootz (1984-2014), Venezuelan beauty pageant titleholder, Miss Venezuela 2004

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)