Schiltz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Netherlands

The Schiltz surname comes from the Middle High German/Middle Dutch word "schilt," meaning "shield," and it is supposed that the name was originally an occupational name for a maker or painter of shields.

Early Origins of the Schiltz family

The surname Schiltz was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Schiltz family

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Schiltz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vonschriltz, van Schriltz, Schriltz, Schiltz, Schilds, Schildts, Schilts, Schrilds, Schrultz and many more.

Early Notables of the Schiltz family

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Schiltz migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schiltz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hans Henrich Schiltz, who settled in New York sometime between 1710 and 1714

Schiltz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Catherine Gouvy Schiltz, who settled in Ohio in 1833
Francis Schiltz, who settled in Ohio in 1851
Peter Schiltz, who landed in Iowa in 1882 1
Herman Schiltz, who arrived in America in 1891 1
Carl Schiltz, who arrived in South Dakota sometime between 1891 and 1892
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Schiltz Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Jacques Schiltz, aged 48, who immigrated to America, in 1906
Auguste Schiltz, aged 10, who settled in America from Chatelad, Belgium, in 1908
Flore Schiltz, aged 30, who landed in America from Chatelad, Belgium, in 1908
Elizabeth Schiltz, aged 32, who settled in America, in 1909
Emile Schiltz, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Chalchlz, Belgium, in 1910
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Contemporary Notables of the name Schiltz (post 1700) +

Patrick Joseph Schiltz (b. 1960), American jurist, Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (2006-)
Glenn D. Schiltz Jr., American fighter pilot and flying ace in the U.S. Army Air Forces, during World War II, credited with 8 aerial victories
Jean-Louis Schiltz (b. 1964), Luxembourg lawyer and retired politician
Klaus Schiltz (b. 1962), German professional footballer
Hugo Schiltz (1927-2006), Belgian lawyer and politician, President of the Flemish political party Volksunie (1975 to 1979)

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)