Stolz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Medieval Silesia is the birthplace of the noble Stolz family. The Stolz 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 Stolz family
The surname Stolz 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 Stolz family
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Stolz 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 Stolz family
Notables of the period with the surname Stolz were
- Georg Stolz von Gemappe, a calvary officer (Rittmeister) in the Austrian army, was ennobled in 1816...
- Teresa Stolz (1834-1902) was a famous soprano singer...
Stolz Ranking
In the United States, the name Stolz is the 11,944th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Stolz migration to the United States +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Stolz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
- Regula Stolz, who landed in Philadelphia in 1735
Stolz Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- Alois Stolz, aged 8, who landed in America from Impfingen, Germany, in 1906
- Anna Stolz, aged 13, who landed in America from Impfingen, Germany, in 1906
- Anna Stolz, aged 16, who immigrated to the United States from Munchen, Germany, in 1910
- Adolf Stolz, aged 41, who immigrated to the United States from Vienna, Austria, in 1910
- Anna Stolz, aged 4, who landed in America from Tegerman, Germany, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Stolz (post 1700) +
- Dennis Earl Stolz (1933-2023), American head football coach at Alma College (1965–1970), Michigan State University (1973–1975), Bowling Green State University (1977–1985), and San Diego State University (1986–1988)
- Denny Stolz, U.S. football coach
- Mabel Stolz, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1964, 1968; Candidate in primary for Michigan State Senate 30th District, 1974 2
- Fritz Stolz (1942-2001), German theologian
- Friedrich Stolz (1860-1936), German chemist
- Alexander Stolz (b. 1983), German football goalkeeper
- Alban Stolz (1808-1883), German theologian
- Robert Stolz (1880-1975), the nephew of Teresa Stolz, an Austrian composer and pianist, writing over 100 scores for Hollywood films and 60 operettas
- Otto Stolz (1842-1905), Austrian mathematician
Historic Events for the Stolz family +
Bismarck
- Paul Stolz (1921-1941), German Maschinengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 3
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