Pistor History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Pistor surname comes from the Upper German word "pfister," which meant "baker." 1 "Pistor is originally of the monastery, or Court, in contrast to the simple bread bakery, Latin panifex, finally a Baker at all. In Bonn, a pisternen street (now the star of street)" 2 Early Origins of the Pistor familyThe surname Pistor was first found in Bavaria and Saxony, where 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 including the branch at Grubnitz. Early History of the Pistor familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pistor research. Another 156 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1272, 1280, 1291, 1376, 1420, 1470, 1523, 1544, 1561, 1699 and 1790 are included under the topic Early Pistor History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pistor Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Pfister, Pister, De Pester, Pester, Pistor, Pistorio and many more. Early Notables of the Pistor familyAnother 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Pistor Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Pistor Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Pistor Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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