Seitz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Seitz family
The surname Seitz was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.
Early History of the Seitz family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Seitz research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1582 is included under the topic Early Seitz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Seitz Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Seitz, Sitz, Seetz, Seiz, Seis, Seytz, Seys and others.
Early Notables of the Seitz family
Prominent among members of the name Seitz in this period include
- the Seitz family of Bavaria
Seitz Ranking
In the United States, the name Seitz is the 2,837th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Seitz is ranked the 8,833rd most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 2
Seitz migration to the United States +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Seitz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
- Johann Michael Seitz, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1742 3
- Michel Seitz, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1743 3
- Peter Seitz, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 3
- Johannes Seitz, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 3
- Hans Michael Seitz, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 3
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Seitz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
- Christian Seitz, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1808 3
- Frederick Seitz, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1819 3
- Louis Seitz, aged 29, who landed in Missouri in 1844 3
- Theres Seitz, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847 3
- Walburga Seitz, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 3
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Seitz Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- Adolf Seitz, who arrived in Alabama in 1913 3
- Charlotte Seitz, who landed in Chile in 1928 3
Seitz migration to Canada +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Seitz Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
- Christine Seitz, aged 30, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
- Friedrich Seitz, aged 4, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
- Jacob Seitz, aged 32, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
- Katharina Seitz, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
- Maria Seitz, aged 8, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
Contemporary Notables of the name Seitz (post 1700) +
- Don Carlos Seitz (1862-1935), American newspaper manager
- Chris Seitz (b. 1987), American soccer player who currently plays for Major League Soccer
- Andy Seitz (b. 1985), American pairs figure skater
- Raymond George Hardenbergh Seitz, American politician, U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain, 1991-94 4
- Phyllis Seitz, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1996 4
- Laura S. Seitz, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1984 4
- John E. Seitz, American politician, Mayor of Des Plaines, Illinois, 1981-89 4
- John Seitz, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 32nd District, 1922 4
- John Seitz, American politician, Representative from Ohio 10th District, 1880; Greenback Labor Candidate for Presidential Elector for Ohio, 1884 4
- Henry Seitz, American Republican politician, Postmaster at Bowie, Maryland, 1891-93 4
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Historic Events for the Seitz family +
Arrow Air Flight 1285
- Mr. Frederic C Seitz (1963-1985), American Private 1st Class from Aurora, Ohio, USA who died in the Arrow Air Flight 1285 crash 5
Suggested Readings for the name Seitz +
- Genealogical Records of the Seitz-Sites Family by John V. Beck.
Citations +
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
- 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)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
- American War Memorials - Flight 1285. (Retrieved 2016, August 24) . Retrieved from http://www.uswarmemorials.org/html/monument_details.php?SiteID=317&MemID=550