Show ContentsStolzer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Medieval Silesia is the birthplace of the noble Stolzer family. The Stolzer surname is derived from the German word "stoltz," which means "proud," and as such, it was most likely originally a nickname, which became a hereditary surname.

Early Origins of the Stolzer family

The surname Stolzer was first found in Silesia, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging province which would later play a role in the national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Stolzer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stolzer research. Another 152 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1480, 1526, 1562, 1719, 1771, 1816, 1834, 1848 and 1902 are included under the topic Early Stolzer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Stolzer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Stoltz, Stolz, Stoltze, Stolze, Stolt, Stolte, Stoetzel, Stoltzel, Stolzel, Stolzer and many more.

Early Notables of the Stolzer family

Notables of the period with the surname Stolzer were Thomas Stoltzer (1480-1526), who was a German composer and Kapellmeister to the King of Hungary. Georg Stolz von Gemappe, a calvary officer (Rittmeister) in the...
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United States Stolzer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Stolzer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Henriette Stolzer, who settled in Texas in 1845


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