Wetzler History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Wetzler familyThe surname Wetzler was first found in Silesia and Bohemia, where the name could be considered to make a major contribution to the feudal society that shaped the early development of Europe. The name became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses, playing important roles in the savage tribal and national conflicts, as each group strove for power and status in an unstable territorial profile. Chronicles first mention the Lord Weczel von Schellendorf from Liegnitz in Silesia around 1424, and Hans Weczold of Freiberg in Saxony near the border with Bohemia in 1447. Early History of the Wetzler familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wetzler research. Another 170 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1662 and 1689 are included under the topic Early Wetzler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wetzler Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Wetzel, Wetzlaw (Silesia), Weczel (Silesia, Bohemia), Wetzold, Weczold, Wetzler, Wetzal, Wetzell, Wetzlar, Wetz and many more. Early Notables of the Wetzler familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wetzler Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wetzler RankingIn the United States, the name Wetzler is the 16,673rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Wetzler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Wetzler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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