Bortz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Bortz family
The surname Bortz was first found in Belgium, 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 Brabant, an ancient duchy from 1190 onward. Within the province Brussels and Louvain are the major cities and the smaller Clabecq, Tubize and Wavre towns. Other towns include Vilvorde, Tirlemont and Hal. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
Early History of the Bortz family
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Bortz Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bartz, Bartzz, Barttz, Barrtz, Barts, Bartez and many more.
Early Notables of the Bortz family
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Bortz Ranking
In the United States, the name Bortz is the 15,572nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Bortz migration to the United States +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Bortz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
- Hans Bortz, who settled in Philadelphia in 1749
- Georg Bortz, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1764
- George Adam Bortz, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1766
- Georg Johann Philip Bortz, who settled in Georgia sometime between 1733 and 1783
Bortz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
- Henry Bortz, who settled in Iowa in 1879
- Anna Bortz, aged 67, who landed in America, in 1896
- Mardehe Bortz, aged 16, who settled in America from Neuhim, in 1899
Bortz Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- Carl Bortz, aged 27, who settled in America from Rollinghausen, Germany, in 1907
- Erich Bortz, aged 2, who landed in America from Rollinghausen, Germany, in 1908
- Johanna Bortz, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States from Rollinghausen, Germany, in 1908
- Marie Bortz, aged 4, who immigrated to the United States from Rollinghausen, Germany, in 1908
- Mirel Bortz, aged 18, who landed in America from Miecjin, Russia, in 1912
Contemporary Notables of the name Bortz (post 1700) +
- Walter Michael Bortz II (1930-2023), American physician and author who taught medicine at Stanford University
- Cindy Bortz, American figure skater, World Junior champion (1987)
- Chris Bortz (b. 1973), American politician
- Mark Steven Bortz (b. 1961), retired American National Football League guard
- Arnold L. Bortz, American politician, Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1983-84
- Daniel Börtz (b. 1943), Swedish composer
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