Panser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The German surname Panser was derived from the Middle High German word "panzier," which means "mail-coat;" as such, it was likely an occupational name for an armorer.

Early Origins of the Panser family

The surname Panser was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Panser family

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Panser Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Panser, Panse, Pansern, Pansen, Pansey, Panzer, Pantzer, Pantzner, Panzner, Panzen and many more.

Early Notables of the Panser family

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Panser migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Panser Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph Panser, who arrived in New York, NY in 1824
August Panser, who settled in New York, NY in 1860
Math. Panser, who settled in Baltimore in 1881