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The surname Weitzman was first found in Hesse, where the family was known for its contributions to the prosperity and culture of the emerging feudal society. The family branched into numerous houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions. The family name achieved the great distinction of being the Grand Dukes of Hesse in 1858.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Weitzman research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1758 is included under the topic Early Weitzman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Weitzel, Wetzel, Weetzel and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Weitzman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In the United States, the name Weitzman is the 16,678th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Heinrich Weitzel, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1738; Friederic Weitzel, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1749; George Weitzel, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1754.