Wirz History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe German name Wirz has evolved from several different sources. First, the name may be a derived from the Middle High German word "wert" meaning "river island," or "river bank." Secondly, it may have derived from the ancient personal name Werner, composed of the Old High German "warjan" meaning "protection" and "hari" meaning "army." Thirdly, the name may be derived from the Middle High German word "wurz" which meant "greenery" or "herb." Additionally, the name Wirz may have been an occupational name for a green grocer. Finally, it also possible that as a surname, Wirz was derived from a place name, such as the town named Wurzberg, in the Odenwald region. Early Origins of the Wirz familyThe surname Wirz was first found in the Rhineland-Palatinate, Southwestern Germany, where a Werzo Carpentarius was listed as residing in Worms in 1277. Another early instance of the name is of Conrad der alt Wurz (the elder Conrad,) who was listed in the "Wurttembergische Viertelsjahrhefte fur Landesgeschichte," as being a citizen of Horkheim in 1370. Early History of the Wirz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wirz research. Another 61 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1417, 1477, 1487, 1510, 1563 and 1590 are included under the topic Early Wirz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wirz Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Wertz, Werz, Wert, Wurz, Wurtz, Wirz and others. Early Notables of the Wirz familyAnother 48 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Wirz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Wirz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Wirz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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