The ancient roots of the Agotz family are found in the German state of Bavaria. Agotz was a local name, for someone who lived near a prominent ash tree. The name Agotz is derived from the Old German word asc, which means ash tree. The local name originated in Bavaria, a region characterized by feudalism, chivalry, and knighthood. Land proprietorship and management were the sole source of wealth and power in the Middle Ages and the Agotz family, as noble landowners, became prestigious members of the landed aristocracy.
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Early Origins of the Agotz family
The surname Agotz was first found in Bavaria, where this family became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.
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Early History of the Agotz family
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Agotz Spelling Variations
Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Agotz include Aschau, Aschaue, Aschaues, Asschau, Achau, Achaue, Aschauer and many more.
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Early Notables of the Agotz family
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Migration of the Agotz family
German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Agotz surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Friedrich Aschauer, who landed in Texas in 1846.
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